Meet the Designer

I would have never imagined being the founder and designer of a jewelry business, but let me tell ya, I feel so comfortable in this space. 

I can vividly recall the two single events that inspired me to create my jewelry designs. The first being the world events that shook the nation in 2020. We experienced a pandemic followed by a global movement for racial justice. Like so many others I struggled to find a way to be a voice for myself and others in my own unique way. 

The second event that fast tracked my jewelry journey happened in 2021 when a bill was passed by Congress to set aside Juneteenth, or June 19, as a federal holiday. Like many holidays, big box stores found ways to monetize the day. One store in particular, which is a national chain, stocked products with very offensive packaging that stereotyped a specific group of people.  Again, I struggled to find a way to outwardly express my voice in the world for their lack of empathy. 

Stylized Heritage was my vision that grew from a conversation I had with my mom about flaunting my Juneteenth pride and the design work of a local San Francisco artist Douglas Brett.   

You see, Doug is an artist who has a fantastic store in San Francisco that showcases his work.  In 2019 I strolled in his store and fell in love and purchased 6 custom designed pieces.  

Fast forward to 2022.  I was visiting my mom in a recovery facility when we started talking about ways to spotlight Juneteenth, after discussing the callousness of the major retailer. We talked and played with a number of creative ideas to showcase Juneteenth and out of nowhere I was inspired by my muse!  

I envisioned juxtaposing Doug’s art with movements, moments and emotions that expressed my voice. Long story short, I contacted Doug who graciously and generously agreed to show me a few tip and tricks to bring my vision (and designs) to life.

I joined my local lapidary that has a silver shop and met Edy, a wonderful giving person who worked with me to practice and perfect my wax skills. Edy encouraged me to try new techniques, some traditional and others she developed herself. 

Today, I am the proud owner and designer of Stylized Heritage, a California jewelry company creating sterling silver Word Art Jewelry to encourage others to Be Bold, Be Expressive and Uniquely YOU. To tell your story and express your point of view in a stylish way with - Word Art Jewelry.