I love the holidays and am eager to get the tree up and get beautifully wrapped gifts under it. While this time of year is insane with everything going on, I relish in some time to sit and wrap gifts and enjoy the merriment. My wrap style is pretty simple: I love kraft paper and twine of varying colors. This year's choices are green, black, and natural. I think it makes the craziness of the ornaments gathered over the past 44+ years and the big colorful Christmas lights on the tree toned down a bit to have neutral gift wrapping under it. I also got the cutest Christmas tree skirt by Julia Amory at our event in Charlotte, NC and I adore it. It's the perfect traditional touch that I have been needing. What ways are you getting festive?   

xx Jane

Welp, I can't believe it has been 10 years.  I would like to say that I don't take a day for granted, but we all have those days.  All I know is that I feel incredibly luck to be alive and well.  You can read more here, if you are new to my story.  The gist is that I ended up in the ER after having headaches for months. After some trauma and mess, my brain was removed by Dr Vandergrift at MUSC the day after my 35th birthday.  Besides some subsequent double vision and two surgeries to correct said vision issues, I have been remarkably healthy since.

In short, I am forever grateful for the incredible staff at MUSC and for the many friends and family that rallied around me during this crazy time.  I have been more emotional in the past 6 months, and it is fully a feeling of gratitude for the second chance I got on life and for every day I get to watch my babies grow into the thoughtful, kind, smart, people they are becoming.  I am so thankful for the support of my amazing staff and JP community and of course your support here.

BIG LOVE TO YOU ALL.  xx Jane

The JP Museum Collection is a compilation of zingers and one of a kind beauties that are museum worthy. When I get to create these very special pieces, it is a true joy. Each of these pieces allows me to push my creative limits, and seek the whimsy. Whether it is an unusual diamond that catches my eye or a gorgeous emerald calling my name to set it as a stand out stunner, I adore designing these pieces. The JP Museum Collection is home for these super special pieces.  

xx Jane

As you may or may not know...  all JP pieces are made here IN HOUSE in Charleston, SC. In 2019, I launched Conscious Casting, our sister company, a female owned and powered full service jewelry manufacturing company with great quality and communication. The original thought was to service not only JP, but also other small designers in their casting and manufacturing needs. With the pandemic, things were shifted, and Conscious Casting just focused on fulfilling JP requirements.  

In 2021, the two became one at our new home, JP studios. Jane Pope Jewelry and Conscious Casting moved into our new space and my dream to bring the makers in house became a reality. I could not even have imagined how amazing it would be! We hired a new maker, this Fall after an extensive search and the whole JP team is ready to shoot for the stars.

I am so proud:

Jane Pope Jewelry is WOMEN OWNED + RUN, SUSTAINABLY CRAFTED, ETHICALLY SOURCED, ONE OF A KIND Fine Jewelry made IN HOUSE in our Charleston, SC studio. It's pretty amazing.

xx Jane

We are so excited for the holidays this year that we wanted to share in our excitement with a highlight on a super special JP product each week for the next 12 weeks (a twist on the 12 days of xmas, but BETTER). We have quite a few new products and many zingers to give a dedicated shout out to you in our lineup, so be sure to follow along on the 12 weeks of JP.

xx Jane

It has been a while since I shared my Charleston favorites. Coming out of the pandemic has shaped my faves in some way. Being close to home has become more important than ever and with more visitors coming to our awesome city to explore. I have also grown into a more of a homebody, so being able to ride my bike to meet dear friends at a spot in close proximity to my home is my absolute fave.

EAT
FIG is still my numero uno, but since it is downtown, it is rare that I go there.  

On Sullivans, FISH CAMP is my fave for a cocktail and some lite bites. The Sully's G&T is perfection as are the Dayboat Crudo and the Tarvin Peel and Eat Shrimp are perfect for sharing. If you are looking for more decadence, the Parmesan Truffle Shrimp are to die for.

The LONGBOARD is another new spot on Sullivans with delicious cocktails and yummy bites. I love their brunch.

BEACH
It's too easy to have a favorite beach, living so close to one, but I am partial to Sullivans.

STAY
The POST HOUSE is not only a favorite drink and eat spot, but the hotel is perfection. It has beautiful rooms where every detail is thought of. 

COFEE & TEA 
I have to venture off island for my fave coffee shop, VINTAGE COFEE CAFE. I have coffee here once a week at least and the staff is so incredibly kind. I also love their acai bowl and cheesy eggs, depending on my mood. 

SHOP
GOLDBUG is a precious little shop for gifts or a great sun hat or dress. 

BENNIE & COCO is a dress shop that also carries comfy items from aviator nation.

New to the island is MAKERS POST SI. They have the best cards, plants and gifts.

I am so happy to have such great little shopping options on our little island. 

GO-TO JP STAPLES
I am never not wearing my JP NAME RINGS, JP KNIFE EDGE BAND, JP ROUNDED CUFF + JP TINY DIAMOND STUDS, JP TWIG STUDS, JP PLATE STUDS.

With these every day pieces, I love to add some zingers. I am not a big earring person, but I do love the dangle of the JP BAR WITH HALF MOON DIAMOND EARRINGS to give some interest to my stack. The JP EMERALD CUT EMERALD STUDS and JP DIAMOND DISC STUDS have become my go-to statement studs.  

xx Jane

 

Raven and I have loved wearing our JPXRR TULIP pieces.  As you may or may not know, Raven and I have pretty different personal style.  She is utmost of Parisienne chic in my eyes and I am more frazzled, casual mom hehe.  I am pretty casual and wear pieces that I don't ever have to take off like my JP Dogprint Bar Necklace, JP studs de jour, my JP NAME Rings, JP Knife Edge Band, and JP Rounded Cuff.  So switching things up with the JPxRR FULL BLOOM necklace and PETAL studs has been really fun.  I love the longer length of the necklace as it works with most of my necklines.  The PETAL studs go perfectly with my other studs for a mix of textures and lines to create interest. 

Raven's style is effortless, modern and a bit playful.  Raven wears her JP Dog print (it's the cutest ever in a heart shape) on the elongated cable chain as her every day.  She chooses to style it with the JPxRR Falling Tulip Necklace.  For earrings, she mixes one Falling Tulip stud with one BUD stud for a perfectly imperfect balance.

What is your JPxRR style?

xx Jane

The JP Custom on-of-a-kind botanical signet rings have quickly become a piece that we are known for, and a team favorite.  Because this piece is an investment, I wanted to keep each super special by not repeating the hand engraving.  We have done many versions and not a single one is exactly the same.  

In celebration of the longevity of the JP SIGNET Ring and the fact that it is so beloved, we wanted to share photos of these one of a kind beauties.  From the original Clementine signet ring to the wildflowers, the husband and wife pair, and the locust + wheat, these pieces are truly one of a kind.  Which is your favorite?  What botanical would you choose?

xx Jane

We get lots of questions about ring sizing.  This is a tricky one.  Ring size had a lot to do with personal preference.  I will do my best to walk you through my thoughts on rings and how I size my personal rings. 

My fingers measure on our in-house ring sizer as such:

My left hand ring finger measures a 5.5
Middle & pointer fingers a 7
right hand ring finger 6
right hand middle and pointer 7.25- 7.5

All of this can fluctuate with heat/cold, salt, and alcohol or less of either of the aforementioned.  

I am pretty easy breezy about my rings. I don't mind if they are a little loose or if one is a bit off in size than the other.  The only thing I cannot stand is rings that are too tight.

On my left hand ring finger, I wear a simple stack, and often throw in an extra band or two on any given day.  I always wear my antique platinum diamond eternity band similar here. I have worn the JP KNIFE EDGE band with it for a really long time now (like I almost feel like it is mine which I never do). My antique engagement ring (when I am not borrowing a GILD piece) tops this simple stack.  My wedding band is approximately 1.8mm wide - size 5.75, the knife edge 3.5mm - size 6, and the band of my engagement ring is 1.2mm. - size 6.  The engagement ring rotates around on a day when my hands feel small and is tighter at times.  Each of the rings is loose when worn alone on that finger.  

On my right hand I typically wear my kiddos NAME RINGS on middle and ring stacked with other rings middle finger here stacked with the JP 3mm SIX POINT.

Rings with larger stones tend to be a bit top heavy and can rotate around the finger.  Especially ones with a thinner band like the XL PRONG or Eight Prong rings are ones we suggest ordering at least a 1/4 size down.  You want to make sure you size down in larger stone rings in general, and those that sit higher.

When I try on the wider bands, I always want them bigger in size.  I like the cigar band at least in a size 6 for my left hand ring finger and the JP WOMENS PACIFIC and JP WOMENS SWELL bands on my right hand in a 6.5-6.75. The straight lines and side of these two bands makes me want plenty of room.  

If your hands don't ever swell and shrink... lucky you.  If you are like me and yours do, I would suggest thinking more about how you like your rings to fit than about the size.  if you like them to stay in place and fit snuggly, take your size for face value.  If you want to have more wiggle room with the sizes to fluctuate and some movement won't bug you, but instead makes you smile, then size accordingly.   

Things to remember:

The more rings you stack, the tighter they will fit no matter how thin they are.  Put the rings on one at a time, instead of jamming the whole stack on at once.
The wider the band is, the tighter it will fit. A larger, heavier will fit more loosely.
Comfort fit means the edges are rounded and thus will fit more loosely. Straight sided bands feel tighter.

As always, we have the at-home ring sizer that we can send you if you are in the continental US. Simply email info@janepopejewelry.com with your request and your shipping address.  

xx Jane

It has been such fun collaborating with Raven Roxanne on the JP x RAVEN ROXANNE FALLING TULIP Collection. Raven and I have been friends for years and studio mates at our last spot. She is such a light and and an all around lovely human. As creatives and entrepreneurs, we wanted to work together to create a collection of wearable pieces with her work with tulips in mind.  I am beyond excited to announce the launch these pieces today!  Read more about the collaboration below.

Conceived early in Raven’s motherhood, Falling Tulips breathed new life into the artists’ studios. Marrying Raven’s tulip motif—a theme that appears often in her paintings—with Jane’s unique wax molding and gold casting process, the collaboration felt organic from the start. With only three pairs of earrings and three necklaces, the collection captures tulips not at their most pristine, but at varying stages of growth and imperfection. Together, the pieces represent the beauty of evolution, and the value of growing together—not unlike the artists’ relationship itself.

 

xx Jane