new stockist: garde

We're growing and it has been very exciting!  Head over to the website to see the recently updated list of locations that now carry Sarah Swell jewelry, with even more to come before the holidays.

One new account that we're particularly excited about is Garde.  This LA based lifestyle boutique calls itself "modern natural," which is exactly the aesthetic that I try to breathe into my jewelry, and life for that matter.

I cannot wait to take road trip south and visit!

But in the meantime, I'm drooling over this this and this.

images via hither & thither, design milk & remodelista

Meet Crown Nine!

I'm so excited to announce that I am partnering with two other amazingly talented jewelers to open a retail boutique called Crown Nine: Jewelers and Makers.

If you know me personally, you know that I've always dreamed of opening my own store and that I have an undying love for the city of Oakland.

Being part of opening Crown Nine is really the perfect pairing of these two things. The store is part of the popuphood project, which is essentially a genius way of revitalizing the city block by block.

Crown Nine will feature local quality crafted goods in addition to the work of the three house jewelers including yours truly, Kate Ellen Metals, and Aiko Designs.

The space is truly magnificent, filled with streaming light and industrial details. The "heart" of the store will be a sturdy table made form reclaimed wood that will play host to a series of classes, work shops and trunk shows with the goal of involving and giving back to the community.

I'll of course be sharing more, but in the meantime I'm happy to introduce you to my lovely and insanely talented partners in the project: Kate Ellen Metals & Aiko Designs.

We would greatly appreciate your love and support! Crown Nine is slated to have a soft opening on December 2nd. Please follow us on Facebook, Tumblr, and Twitter.

store profile...

Sugar Magnolia is an eclectic shop that carries my jewelry in the beautiful town of Larkspur. The store is casually yet deliberately filled with lovely objects ranging from fabulous vintage furs and accessories to mid-century modern furniture. The owner, Leslie, also carries an extensive jewelry collection; some being breathtaking estate pieces, and some from local designers (yours truly). Sugar Magnolia is like going to an amazing estate sale that has already been lovingly curated AND still being able to shop local by featuring wares from great designers!