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Viva Magenta: 2023 Pantone Color of the Year
Word is out: Viva Magenta is Pantone's color for 2023. Pantone features a color each year that reflects the our current culture, and the brand stated that Viva Magenta is a “hybrid” shade that’s sy...
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The 2022 Jen Lesea Designs Holiday Gift Guide
It's that time of year again, and this year I'm sharing with you my favorites relating to one's happy place. When shopping for jewelry, there's a few things to consider: 1. your budget 2. type of j...
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I'm not a die-hard fashion forward person, but I like to see what's hot in regards to jewelry design for each season. After a bit of research, here are my top 3 favorite jewelry trends for Spring:...
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Alas, here we are once again and I am thrilled to share with you my gift recommendations that will surprise and delight this holiday season! My gift guide includes suggestions per price point from ...
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May Gift Guide for All Occasions and Price Points
With Mother's Day and graduation around the corner, along with birthdays, anniversaries, and weddings, May is a big month for gifting! Listed below are my faves in each of the following price poin...
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It's common knowledge that aquamarine is the birthstone for March, but did you know this stone is rich in its history and lore? Read on for 7 fun facts about this beautiful light-blue stone. Aqu...
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Happy New Year! Now that I know that my business can survive a pandemic, I am so excited for start a new year with less stress. I am in the midst of planning for 2021, which includes the possibili...
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This year has been unlike any other, and this holiday season may be the make or break time for many small retail businesses. I encourage you to shop handmade, local, and independent artists this se...
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Buying Jewelry Online: 5 Things You Need to Know
More than ever before, online shopping is faster, easier, and (mostly) secure. With holiday craft shows cancelled and retail stores having limited capacity, you can shop for jewelry and other holi...
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2020 Metal Markets and the Impact on the Jewelry Industry
This year has been a wild ride, and the metal markets are no exception. We started the year with silver being around $18/oz, and gold being just over $1500/oz. As you can see from the graph below...
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