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| Julia Failey hopes to inspire ecological appreciation and awareness through our unique, high quality jewelry and business practices. Our concern for the preservation of natural resources and responsible consumption is reflected in our designs and choice of materials. We support sustainable practices in creating our jewelry and use reclaimed, deoxidized sterling silver to reduce the need for destructive mining. Deoxidized sterling is 92.5% silver alloyed with tin rather than copper, making it tarnish resistant and easily recycled. Julia Failey jewelry is thoughtfully designed and meticulously crafted in Chicago. |
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The beauty in nature is always inspiring to Julia, and her love for wildlife and the great outdoors is apparent throughout her collections. "My jewelry intends to remind us of the subtle beauty that surrounds us and raise awareness of our connections to our environment. I challenge myself to find unique and intriguing ways to reflect intricate details and movements in nature that may otherwise be overlooked." Uniquely appealing with both style and substance, Julia Failey’s collections are fashionably fresh and timeless.
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| Julia Failey is dedicated to consistent quality, and her meticulous eye for detail and quality insures every piece that leaves her Chicago studio reflects her attention to detail. Julia has built a solid foundation in design, gemology, and fabrication. After graduating with a B.A. in Art from the prestigious Davidson College, she pursued her love of art and fashion in New York City. Her passion for jewelry evolved in studio classes in New York City and expanded when she was offered an apprenticeship with a master jeweler on Maui. She graduated at the top of her class in the Graduate Gemologist and Applied Jewelry Arts programs at the Gemological Institute of America, where she learned to translate her conceptual designs into creative jewelry pieces. Julia is active within organizations that share her commitment to the environment, and she serves on the Executive Committee of the Auxiliary Board at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. In 2007, the Women’s Jewelry Association Midwest Chapter nominated Julia for the rising Star Award. Halstead Bead, Inc. recognized Julia Failey as a Copper Finalist in 2008 for her skills as an entrepreneur and designer. In 2009, Fashion Group International of Chicago honored Julia as a Rising Star Finalist in the Accessory Category for her innovation, creativity and accomplishments. |
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