Blog — Edwardian Ball

It's been quite a year at Compass Rose Design Jewelry. A combination of life and family circumstances, as well as a growing list of wholesale accounts in the US and our first International order has forced me to think a lot about the limitations of identifying as a one-woman operation. Despite being in recovery from non-profit burnout, I felt a lot of pride in being a one-woman indie-designer.  I have learned to transition from a state of overworked almost embattled orientation, but in some ways this initial phase is required believe that founding a small business is possible. Our work...

Getting ready for Bazaar Bizaare this weekend at the Concourse Exhibition Center 620 Seventh St. (at Brannan) San Francisco, CA 94103-4901Big News! We've been invited to the Edwardian Ball on January 20th and will be there with the new Antiquities collection of gold pocket watch chain, fine silver rings and a world of luxe Victorian adornment.  We had a great experience at Thread SF, and the Firehouse 8 Fundraiser and love connecting with folks! I'm launching a fine silver line early next year - here is a preview of some of the planning and design work:  Below is the bezel cup,...