Meet Parker J Jewelry
Where are you from and does that affect your work?
We live in Orange County and could not be more grateful for the amazing women in business we have met through building a strong presence in the local community. These relationships have brought us events, partnerships, and sponsorships which are so vital for local businesses like ours.
Who/what are your biggest artistic influences?
Both my business partner and I had unique permanent jewelry experiences on girls trips in Seattle and Nashville and fell in love with the concept. As for our artistic influences? Our customers! The custom creations they make with us never cease to amaze us and we love seeing what they come up with or what they came in wearing. We strive to make our brand unique to us and encompass who we are and how we want to impact our communities.
How do you define success as an artist?
Success is doing work that you love. It’s choosing to get up each day and participate in a life you truly enjoy. Getting to work with our customers and get creative bring us both so much joy! We love that Parker J allows us to do that!
What is the hardest part of your creation process?
We wouldn’t say anything is particularly hard, it’s more about finding the right fit and chain for our customers. We get to be a part of their process in curating the perfect piece for them. It’s one of the best parts of our job.
How has your style changed over time?
When we first started our company in 2022, we stuck to dainty pieces, which are very typical in the Permanent Jewelry industry. However, we chose to branch out and try bolder styles, calling them “statement chains”, and they’ve been a hit so far. We’ve added many charms and connectors along the way, and have even changed up our chains every few months. Our most recent addition has been colored enamel chains that we plan to drop for each season. They’ve been a hit! It keeps our collection, new and fresh.
As for our newest service at Parker J, we just added a customizable charm bar that brings back the nostalgia of building your very own charm bracelet or necklace. Customers get to choose from hundreds of unique charms to create something that’s very meaningful to them. It has been so fun to see what people choose, and we love putting it together for them and seeing their reactions!
Custom Dip Lariat
What’s your favorite item that you’re created, and why?
We love creating custom pieces. One of our favorite pieces that we’ve created is our dip lariat. These are custom order only & we absolutely love creating them for our customers.
Is there anything special that you would like to share?
We are just grateful to share what we love to do with others and are hoping to get more people styled and stacked by us at Parker J!
What do you love about Pasadena?
Pasadena has this perfect blend of old-school charm and modern vibe that we just love. Whether it’s grabbing coffee at a cozy spot or strolling through the tree-lined streets, there’s always something new to discover.
Catch Parker J Jewelry at Jackalope Pasadena on November 9th & 10th.
