SDF Jewelry

Discover the artistry of SDF Jewelry, a custom jewelry studio in Southern California, USA, crafting unique pieces with high-grade turquoise and gemstones in gold and silver settings. Explore the journey of a one-man show dedicated to creating timeless and personalized treasures.

Jack W Lennie

Jan 11, 2024 — 2 min read

Edition One Feature (September 2020)
Words by: Jeff Sutherland
Location: Southern California, USA
Photo Credit: ©Jeff Sutherland

SDF Jewelry is a custom jewellery studio specialising in high-grade turquoise and various gemstones, mainly in gold and silver settings. All of the pieces are designed and handmade by me.

I’m based in beautiful Southern California, USA, just a few miles from Newport Beach and the cool artist community of Costa Mesa. I am lucky enough to have a studio off my garage, so I work right in my own backyard. I grew up in Dana Point, about 25 miles south of where I now live. I have always loved to surf and being located by the beach, with sunshine most days of the year, is not a bad place to live and work.

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