Jewelry artist Jane Bohan strives to blend her love of art and fashion by creating work that is beautiful and innovative, yet wearable. Her vision is inspired by forms in nature and energized by her urban environment. Dramatic colors and patterns are central elements in her designs. The integrity of each piece relies upon a combination of design originality, precise craftsmanship, and carefully selected materials.
18k Gold & Peridot Earrings
18k yellow gold lever back earrings with 8x6mm Peridot.
Dimensions: 0.625"L
$1300
Rather than sketching ideas on paper, Jane Bohan works directly with the materials. She feels this tactile approach best allows her to create the drape of a necklace or the swing of an earring. The artist expresses her creative spirit through combinations of surface textures, rich colored gold, bold gemstones, and luscious pearls. The result is jewelry with a soft, sculptural quality that is the very embodiment of femininity.
18k Two-Tone Gold & iolite
Ring18k white and yellow gold 5mm stripe ring with 9x7mm cushion cut, checkerboard faceted Iolite.
Dimensions: 0.375"W
$1900
Unlike mass-produced jewelry, every Jane Bohan creation is handmade to her exacting standards by jewelers in her New York City studio. Fusing dramatic color with innovative yet wearable design, Jane Bohan has established a reputation as a leader in designer jewelry. Most importantly, for almost two decades, women have continued to covet her jewelry for its feminine simplicity, unusual textures, coloration, and versatility.
18k Gold & Iolite Earrings
18k yellow gold dangle post earrings with 0.08tct diamonds and 12x9mm iolite briolettes.
Dimensions: 0.375"W x 1.25"L
$1200
Jane learned her craft at the Rhode Island School of Design, but she finds her design inspiration in New York City, particularly from the dynamic fashion world that is just around the corner from her studio, and the flea markets that keep design history at her fingertips.
Awards
Since 1995, Jane has received four prestigious Spectrum Awards from the American Gem Trade Association for her innovative use of colored gemstones, and both the Tahitian Pearl Council and the World Gold Council have honored Jane's work. Her fashion insight is often in demand by leading fashion magazine editors.
Jane Bohan has also been lauded by her peers for her important contributions to the field of designer jewelry. Most recently, she was elected to the board of the International Jewelry Design Guild, an organization that promotes and creates excitement for original designer jewelry.
Her uncanny ability to predict significant fashion trends and translate them into timeless, wearable designs has garnered her a host of industry awards and recognition from the international fashion press. She has regularly been quoted in a variety of national magazines including InStyle, Mirabella, and Vogue.
Artist Statement
I enjoy working from a particular theme and then designing a collection around it, which will continue to expand and evolve with time. My creative process may begin with sketching, but ultimately I am drawn to my jeweler's bench, where I discover new ideas while working directly with the metal.See full article.
My jewelry is an expression of my love for fashion and the elegance found in nature. I begin by playing with shape, color, and texture until I find a combination that is balanced, feminine, and sophisticated.
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