{"id":30719,"date":"2025-03-28T17:28:46","date_gmt":"2025-03-28T11:58:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/?p=30719"},"modified":"2025-04-03T09:44:04","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T04:14:04","slug":"juliana-krys-from-art-history-to-fine-jewellery-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/juliana-krys-from-art-history-to-fine-jewellery-design\/","title":{"rendered":"Juliana Krys: From Art History to Fine Jewellery Design"},"content":{"rendered":"

Juliana Krys\u2019<\/strong> journey into fine jewellery is a fusion of passion and love of accessorising. Raised in suburban Detroit, she was surrounded by art from an early age. With her father deeply involved in the Detroit Institute of Arts, their home was filled with paintings and prints, shaping her appreciation for creativity.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Juliana Krys<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Juliana Krys\u2019 academic path led her to the University of Michigan, where she pursued a degree in Art History. However, it wasn\u2019t without challenges. \u201cI almost didn\u2019t graduate because I had to take a drawing class, and I nearly failed. I passed by the skin of my teeth because the professor didn\u2019t want to fail me,\u201d she shares, with a laugh.<\/p>\n

Her love for art deepened, particularly after a transformative summer at the American University of Paris. \u201cRight after my freshman year, I went off to study art history. I felt such freedom living abroad,\u201d she says. This experience inspired her to also study in Madrid for a year, immersing herself in Spain\u2019s artistic heritage.<\/p>\n

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Lacy tennis bracelet in 18-karat yellow gold embellished with diamonds.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

She also enrolled in the Master\u2019s Degree in Contemporary Art History at Sotheby\u2019s Institute of London. \u201cThere were only about 22 of us, and we would go to the galleries, museums, and travel to different cities within Europe, looking at shows, learning \u2014 it was all very, very immersive.\u201d The programme exposed her to galleries, museums and European exhibitions. An internship at Leslie Hindman Auctioneers in Chicago, gave her insight into the auction world.<\/p>\n

Although Juliana\u2019s career began at Aspen\u2019s Baldwin Gallery, her transition into jewellery was serendipitous. Living between Aspen and Los Angeles, she started buying beautifully designed jewellery from a jewellery representative. \u201cEvery time I returned to Aspen, people would compliment my pieces. Eventually, I started selling for her. That was my first foray into jewellery \u2014 from being a client to selling it.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Lacy double pierce earring set with round and marquise diamonds.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This experience ignited her passion for accessorizing. \u201cAt my core, I\u2019m very casual. My jewellery is about elevating the everyday.\u201d<\/p>\n

Juliana\u2019s relaxed yet sophisticated aesthetic is shaped by her Aspen upbringing and love for skiing. \u201cI got into jewellery design, when I started beading and then going to the shows. And then I started buying and selling from the shows.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The Evil Eye ring is rendered with sapphires and diamonds set in 18-karat yellow gold.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Her brand, JKJ (Juliana Krys Jewelry), was born from a desire to create versatile, everyday pieces. \u201cEverything I do is hundred per cent my design,\u201d she asserts. Among her signature collections are the Lacy setting and the Evil Eye motif. \u201cI was in London and saw a marquee diamond set in wood. I don\u2019t work in wood, but I thought, \u2018That marquee looks like an evil eye.\u2019 So, I started using marquee diamonds and I set them east-west,\u201d explains Juliana.<\/p>\n

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Bedazzled Baller necklace accented with round and marquise diamonds.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Whether it is the Lacy collection tennis bracelet, the Evil Eye pieces or the Baller series, all draw on her philosophy \u2014 \u2018Elevate Your Everyday.\u2019<\/p>\n

\u201cJewellery has always been more than just an accessory to me \u2014 it\u2019s a way to tell a story and elevate the everyday. I believe in the power of small, thoughtful details, and how they can completely transform how you feel in your own skin. My collection is meant to move with you throughout your day, adapting seamlessly to whatever life brings, from casual moments to more polished occasions,\u201d she adds.<\/p>\n

Crafted exclusively in 18-karat gold with natural diamonds in New York, Juliana is meticulous about production. \u201cI\u2019m mindful of not over-producing. I keep a curated inventory, making pieces to order rather than stocking excess.\u201d<\/p>\n

Her pricing reflects the craftsmanship and materials, with pieces ranging from $1,295 to over $20,000. \u201cIt\u2019s gold and diamonds, so there\u2019s always a price for fine jewellery,\u201d she says. Juliana\u2019s brand continues to grow, driven by her dedication to quality.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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