Sarah Swell Showroom // Sausalito CA

I cannot say enough about this woman.  

Sarah and I met years ago when both of us just had young little burgeoning businesses, each working hard to get an opportunity that would start opening up doors.  She and our friend Christine Aiko helped open the 'pop-up' version of Crown Nine, and stood by my side as I experienced the ups-and-downs of the shop growing up over the last few years.  Now I am beyond thrilled to see one her dreams come true: her own showroom/studio.  The wait was well worth it.

Just like the aesthetic of her jewelry design, the shop is timeless and exquisitely designed with a magical balance of refinement and edge.  Each little nook is cared for, I can see Sarah in every little detail.  She is offering alongside her jewelry and bridal collection, a super well-curated assortment of beautiful objects--blankets, incense, mirrors, bags, scents, ceramics, and her own vintage collection of jewelry that she has been gathering for years, bringing to life her tagline 'precious metal treasures and accessories for life.'

Sarah will be there throughout the week, balancing working on her jewelry design and operating the showroom to clients and passersby.  Caledonia Street is a sweet little walk up from gorgeous views of the bay, you can make a whole day of exploring the area and eating out.  Go visit her, it's a must.  

Congrats Sarah-- your vision is simply stunning xo

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New Arrivals // April

So many new things to covet.  Enjoy a little teaser of some of our favorites xo

BOET by Emily Bixler // Portland OR
Exquisite crochet, horsehair, and silk thread constructed with a sculptor's eye and hand 
#theoneandonlytrueoriginal

ACANTHUS // Portland OR
24k gold gilded on sterling silver using the ancient Keum Boo method
#blackandgold

SARAH SWELL // Sausalito
Silver and gold sparkly treasures.  Also, Sarah is opening her own showroom/studio at 215 Caledonia.  #massivejewelrycrush

CLAIRE SOMMERS BUCK // Asheville NC
New collection of beautifully patina-ed  brass and silver in protective shapes
#getpatina

NEW DESIGNER // PORCELAIN + STONE // Boston MA
Gold dipped stoneware and porcelain nautically inspired shapes 
#goldenships

NEW DESIGNER // TYSON MORGAN // Los Angeles
Hefty dude stuff with clean lines and gritty texture 
#twofingerringohmy

JO BOYER // Oakland
Porcelain pods, planters, nests, homes... whatever you want to call them, they are magical
#jomakesmagic

COLIN ADRIAN // Brooklyn NY
Recycled stained-glass feathers for catching rays in your window
#likewhoa

JO BOYER // Oakland
And these hanging pods are pretty too
#swoon

DREAMS OF GOLD // San Rafael
Fiber, leather, mixed textile wall hanging mobile for lifting all corners of the home
#mobilesforgrownups

LOREN CROSIER // Oakland
Stunning collage and digital media prints, our current gallery exhibition
#archivallayers

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RARITY // Behind the Scenes with Sarah Swell + Eva Kolenko

There are days when I am totally amazed by the job I made for myself. When I envisioned becoming a jeweler, one of the things I was looking for in my life was more time spent with creative, inspiring people. And blam-o, here I am all these years later, hanging with two amazing and inspiring women who continually blow me away with their grit and eye for beauty. Sarah Swell and Eva Kolenko are total comrades who have taught me many things about life and supported my business in uncountable ways.  Friendship, business support, inspiration...not so bad, I must say.

Sarah and I have studios fairly close to one another, so I often pop by for errands and to bug her for no good reason. Eva had yet to check it out, so she brought baby Parker along and snapped all theses amazing PHOTOS for Rarity. Sarah made a excuse-my-language-outburst worthy necklace/ring, a silvery slithering serpent with a green diamond eye. You must see it >>>.

Here are some of my favorite outtakes from hanging with these girls. Enjoy.

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New Arrivals // closed june 30th-july 4th

Welcome our newest artist at CROWN NINE, Boston artist SOPHIE HUGHES. Sophie’s hand-forged jewelry is an effortless marriage of sophisticated minimalism with a hint of urban edge. We lov e her for using ancient hammering techniques to transform silver into modern, versatile, everyday wearable designs.

In her studio in Boston’s SoWa design neighborhood, Sophie creates custom commissions, unique pieces, and limited-production collections for an intimate selection of shops and galleries across the US and Europe. Each piece is individually and meticulously crafted using a hammer and anvil.  Sophie uses the highest quality reclaimed sterling and gold to minimize new mining, for eco-conscious jewelry.  We welcome her to the Crown Nine family--she will premier on the website along with a handful of other new artists in late summer.

sarah swell

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Holiday Hours //

We are taking a couple extra days off this week at Crown Nine to celebrate the holiday-- we'll be back on Friday July 5th from 12-9pm for the First Friday reception for Oakland artist James Gayles. We're super excited for this show as he will be bring new works yet to be seen anywhere. Pop by for a fun summer night of art, food and wine.

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