About Amanda Jo Jewelry
An independent jewelry brand from Southern California
Hi 👋 I’m Amanda, the metalsmith, lapidary artist, and founder behind Amanda Jo Jewelry — an independent California jewelry brand launched in 2024.
Amanda Jo Jewelry is proudly handmade, thoughtfully designed, and rooted in the spirit of slow fashion.
Since I was a child, I’ve been obsessed with rocks, beads, and jewelry. That love eventually led me to apprentice in metalsmithing in 2022, and now I create each piece by hand in my Southern California studio.
From forming and soldering silver to cutting and polishing stones, I do it all myself. Every Amanda Jo piece is handmade.
What makes Amanda Jo Jewelry unique?
- Artisan-made: I personally form, drill, file, patina, and polish each piece
- Custom lapidary work: I hand-cut and drill stones for unique settings
- One-of-a-kind designs
- 100% crafted in Southern California
I view jewelry as miniature pieces of art that adorn your everyday. With my work, I hope to add beauty and whimsy to your wardrobe.
In my free time, you can find me in my Southern California studio, reading about jewelry design from other cultures, or planning my next trip where I will spend way too long looking through jewelry store windows 😉.
Frequently Asked Questions
What materials do you use?
Amanda Jo Jewelry sources specific metals and gemstones. In the current collection, we specialize in silver and tourmalines.
How can I care for my Amanda Jo Jewelry piece?
To keep your Amanda Jo piece pristine, avoid getting it wet or sweaty. If you’d like to clean it, do so with a cloth and warm water. If needed, you can use a mild soap.
Sterling silver is durable, but can be scratched. If you plan to wear your piece regularly, you should expect light wear and tear over time.
Silver will tarnish over time. You can shine up your piece with a silver polishing cloth like a Sunshine cloth.
If you’ve purchased a piece with a tourmaline, please remember that tourmalines are an organic material and have natural inclusions. Handle your piece with care as your tourmaline can crack if extreme force is applied.
How is pricing determined?
When jewelry is handcrafted, it takes a lot of time! Each collection is first drawn, prototyped in copper, updated as needed, created in silver, polished, and packaged. This process can take days for just one piece.
We calculate price based on materials and time spent. While the process above sounds intensive, it guarantees that each piece is of the utmost quality.
Why is my item tarnishing?
Sulphur, humidity, salt, and more all cause silver to tarnish. For example, if you live by the beach with humid, salty air, your silver will tarnish much quicker than someone who lives inland.
All silver tarnishes, it just depends on how fast. The best way you can shine up your piece at home is with a polishing cloth. Sunshine cloths are my go-to for easy polishing at home.
What is your shipping policy?
All orders over $150 ship for free.
Amanda Jo Jewelry ships with USPS domestically in the US and use DHL internationally.
What is your return policy
Amanda Jo Jewelry does not accept returns outside of damaged goods or receiving incorrect items in an order. If your item arrives damaged or the wrong piece is sent to you, please reach out so we can rectify the situation 💓 You can contact us at amandajojewelry@gmail.com.