the gem behind the jewels

Ruby Sanders is a jewelry artist based in Tucson, Arizona.

She started making jewelry over a decade ago in her home country South Africa.

Her keen eye for fashion and jewelry developed back then from her experience and background in ladieswear manufacturing and merchandising, as well as fabric sourcing from the East.

Her reputation for creating stunning pieces soon spread and she was selling her work faster than she could make them; with continuous commissions to make more.

After moving to Europe, her passion for jewelry became her sole focus. Her African influences mixed well with European and Western trends and her unique interpretation of current trends ensured a rapidly growing popularity. Before long she was hosting regular jewelry parties in Berlin and building new relationships with material suppliers in Europe.

Ruby is a true fashionista: constantly on the lookout for new ideas and always armed with her sketchbook in her purse for when she spots something new and exciting. She draws her inspirations from all over : fashion magazines, trends in vogue on the streets and with people she encounters in daily life and also from fashion websites online.

From her drawings and notes she carefully fashions unique, up-to-date, fresh and internationally inspired creations with quality raw materials sourced from all over the world; including Africa, India, Europe, China and also from local bead shops in New York and L.A. Apart from her trendy pieces, she also produces items with a more timeless and classic style that will satisfy even the most discerning customer.

Her craft is now brought to you and the wider online community here at RubyJaneJewels.com for your enjoyment and also for the possibility to own and wear one of her pieces. The site is updated regularly with her latest pieces so please check back soon again.