Compass Rose Design

Fashion – San Francisco

Compass Rose Design revives historic heirlooms into wearable art. Handmade in the San Francisco Bay Area. Everything comes from somewhere. Not only do the genuine antiques in my designs have their individual stories, the shape and structure of each item connects with a historical moment and has it’s own raison d\'etre – reason and purpose for existence. Whether we’re talking about construction of a button of or the contours of a pocket watch – each item holds a thousand stories and embodies centuries of ideas. The Compass Rose Design collection captures the story and aesthetic of Victorian era - a fascinating moment at the birth of a modern world combining the forces of revolution, industrialization, innovation and an idealized past. Compass Rose Design Jewelry is a tiny, woman-owned artisan operation based in the San Francisco Bay Area handcrafting Steampunk and Victorian inspired antique button jewelry, steampunk jewelry, vintage bridal accessories and other upcycled and recycled treasures crafted with authentic antiques and storied heirloom treasures. I\'ve been collecting at flea markets, estate sales and life\'s unlikely corners - making wearable creations for the last fifteen years with vintage and antique objects. Everything in my shop is handmade in my home studio, just north of San Francisco, California, reflecting a bit of treasure renewed into something unique and beautiful. My husband recently began helping with photography and soldering. His love of railroad history and trains has been a delightful addition to my interest in mechanical gadgets and Victorian everything.