2008.10.08

Wearing for Keeps

Today’s uniform: tank top, jean skirt, slippers. And tomorrow’s and the next day’s, too. It’s a convenient everyday outfit, and as long as you don’t see the same person twice, you’re all good. But you’ll want to wear a piece from Anje Designs’ new fall line every day of the week, not because it’s easy – though her jewels are always classic, simple and wearably trendy – but because you won’t want to part with it. Constantly evolving, the line incorporates new beads and styles from designer Jessica Crabtree’s and her husband’s travels (they love the silver makers at Bangkok’s Chatuchak Weekend Market). Her newest collection is still rooted in silver and gemstones but adds thoughtful symbols like Om signs suspended from a silver chain, double and triple circle pendants, amber cluster necklaces, a swirling ring that climbs up your finger, and hand-stamped lotus drop earrings. And of course, she’s created twists on the design that got her business flowing – disc pendants engraved with your choice of names or words. They just might give your trusty Hawaiian bracelet a run for its money.



2007.05.12

custom giftmas

if you happened to catch project runway's heidi klum and hubby seal on oprah last month, you may have been one of the many viewers who became enamored of the idea of keeping the names of your beloved near and dear to your heart with personalized charm necklaces. luckily, the talented jewelry pool from the islands offer a mix of styles that translate this oh so poetic idea no matter what your budget may be.  i am loving the simplicity of the tiny engraved disk necklace with just the whisper of an initial created by anje designs. extra disks can be ordered when new additions are made to your 'ohana, and designer jessica crabtree also offers a dazzling array of custom styles on her website.










2007.05.12

GLOBAL VILLAGE HOSTS THREE JEWELERS

Jessica Crabtree of Anje Designs can engrave her pendant necklaces in sterling silver or 14- karat gold fill for the holidays. Order on Sunday and it will be ready for Christmas.




2007.03.12

more pretty little things to show and tell! this time around it is all about jewelry line anje designs which was recently featured in the honolulu advertiser. the collection from kailua-based jewelry designer jessica crabtree is filled with a lovely mix of pieces which have an earthy yet worldly vibe.

jessica works with a variety of materials and one of her talents is hand forging sterling silver into eye catching organic shapes. many pieces shine with findings acquired around the world by her jet setting husband who hits the international markets to select the most alluring treasures to bring back to jessica's work table.

custom work is also available in case you need something just right to match the perfect wedding/prom/party dress. or invite your pals to your pad for a girl's night in with a home show (locations: hawaii & california) where everyone can admire the goods in person and perhaps earn yourself a little anje bling.

anje designs is stocked at global village in kailua and at select retailers on the mainland.








Be mine: Ask her with jewelry by Anjé Designs