Jeannie Hwang‘s wedding rings are different. They’re clean, they’re bold, they’re wearable. We like them.

Also, we like Jeannie.

As a kid, Jeannie aspired to be an important corporate business woman. “I loved the thought of wearing a suit and carrying a briefcase and having important meetings all day,” she says. She pursued her dream, and some years later, she was a market research analyst in Sydney, Australia, working very stressful 60-hour weeks.

On a whim, Jeannie and a friend decided to take an art class together to relieve some pressure. Through pure serendipity, jewelry-making was the only class that fit into their busy schedules. “It was a blast!” remembers Jeannie. “We learned the very basics of sawing, filing and using some hand tools. I was hooked.”

Having pursued and achieved her childhood dream of corporate glory, Jeannie turned her sights to excellence as a jeweler. After lots of experimentation and hard work, and a two-year jewelers’ apprenticeship, Jeannie embarked on her own as a jeweler. She now lives in San Francisco with her husband.

We love Jeannie’s raw and elegant engagement rings, like the Horizon Solitaire, which we set with a gorgeous recycled diamond, so that your treasure is thoughtful AND gorgeous.

Jeannie Hwang’s second career is obviously fruitful for her, and we count ourselves fortunate to be able to enjoy her vision.