Jennifer Cook, aka Drea James, has always been drawn to
costume jewelry.
She remembers piling on every piece of her grandmother’s jewelry & parading around showing off her “sparklies”.
While originally Jennifer focused her career on film & photography, majoring in Visual Media at the University of San Diego, her love of jewelry remained constant. A few years after graduating she started to make pieces for friends. She found she loved the art & her designs were a hit. By popular demand, she launched her first collection in May of 2008.
“Designing costume jewelry allows me to have more artistic flexibility. It’s like a form of mixed media. Plus, it’s just plain more accessible.”
As her hobby has evolved into a business, she is grateful for her ever expanding inspirations. “There’s been a real blossoming in my creativity. I enjoy it more & more everyday. I adore finding new & different ways to create & experiment with colors & textures. It’s become a true passion.”
