Jude Frances

The Jude-Frances jewelry company is the brainchild of Jude Steele and Frances Gadbois, of Corona-del-Mar on the coast of California. With a combination of daring, marketing savvy, great taste and a desire to create a line of affordable diamond jewelry, Jude and Frances have succeeded as few jewelry lines have in recent years.

As Jude describes it, Frances who is English favors a more antique look, a more conservative style, and Jude is the "funky" fashion partner. "When you take an Old World feeling and add a little funk", she explains, "the mix brings out the unique aspects of our designs. We begin with a sketch and then manipulate the size or shape of the design."

The 18 karat gold jewelry line is designed with diamonds and beautiful semi-precious gemstones. It features a unique interchangeable hoop and charm earring concept along with beautiful necklaces, bracelets and rings.