Jane Bohan: Designer

Right now my mind is drifting to the beach (as it often does), and I’m picturing Jane Bohan out in the waves on Fire Island. I think this talented designer loves the beach as much as I do, and she often finds her inspiration there. In fact, a surfboard was the thought in the back of her mind when she designed this turquoise necklace!

Jane Bohan necklaces
These necklaces are part of her Barcelona collection, with inspiration coming from the famous Spanish architect, Antoni Gaudi. Here’s an example of his architectural style.

gaudi

Jane has done a fabulous job interpreting the line and design of his work into her jewelry.

jane bohan earrings

I tried on one of her bracelets from this collection, which features three stations with green quartz and mixed metals.

jane bohan bracelet

Jane started her hand-fabricated line back in 1983, when she was working with mostly brass and sterling. She has now transitioned to gold and precious stones. She thrives on creativity, and ideas come to her when she’s out and about in her daily life. Clearly her time by the sea was inspiration for her opalescent waters collection. The depth of the labradorite in this ring summons a feeling of diving down into the sea.

jane bohan labradorite ring

Pearls are most definitely one of Jane’s signatures. While speaking with her at the Couture show, I was admiring this new bracelet, made of south sea pearls, and oxidized silver fishbone chain with 18K gold accents. Delicious!!

jane bohan south sea bracelet
Jane described her line as, “…sensual, sophisticated, and feminine,” and I couldn’t agree more. There were so many soft blush-colored tones in her pieces, which would flatter a wide variety of skin tones. You’ll notice the texture on these rose gold and diamond earrings. Texture, is in fact, extremely important to her.

jane bohan rose gold diamond earrings
The junipers in her back yard were the impetus for the texture on these rings I tried on.

jane bohan rings

It was an absolute pleasure meeting Jane and trying on all her goodies! Her line is sold at various high-end retailers around the country, so you can go try on for yourself. (Click here for a complete list of stores.)

jane bohan and amy roseveare

5 thoughts on “Jane Bohan: Designer”

  1. Thank you Amy for writing such a great article! It was such a pleasure meeting you at Couture & learning about how many things, in addition to jewelry, that we both feel passionately about in life.

  2. All the jewelry is exquisite. I know this will give my daughter some wonderful tips as she has just started working with metals and made me a bracelet.

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