Jen Burrall is one of our fabulous artisans. She’s from our very own hometown of Portland, Maine, with a boutique and studio in the vibrant and culturally-diverse East End/Munjoy Hill neighborhood. I’m particularly partial to the East End of our pretty peninsula—I live the
re, for one, but it’s also got breath-taking views of the ocean and surrounding islands, and it has the East End Observatory, a really cool structure built back in the 1800’s. Plus, the East End has tons of cool shops and restaurants and LOTS of local flavor… But more on that later!
Jen’s designs are really appealing because of their organic feel – she uses a matte finish and slight oxidation in her Hammered Silver Ring, and I love that it wears the marks of the jeweler’s hammer proudly on its sleeve, so to speak. The Nested White Pearl Ring is another gorgeous piece by Jen. It’s a popular choice for a unique engagement ring, and can be paired with the Hammered Silver Ring for an eye-catching set!
Jen grew up on the coast of Maine, and comes from a family of women artists. She’s always been inspired by the natural world, and has been making jewelry since she was a kid. She studied art and metalsmithing in college in Montana, and we’re so glad she came back to Maine to share her art with us!
