JILL DUZAN 6722 West Cardinal Drive McCordsville, IN 317-413-8614 jillduzanjewelry.com
Jill has always appreciated and drawn inspiration from nature. Each piece from her jewelry line is designed and crafted on Jill Duzan Willey is the designer and owner her property in a space she calls the Treetop of Jill Duzan, an artisan fine jewelry brand Design Studio. Surrounded by trees, a creek, that can be found in high-end jewelry stores, and several families of deer, she calls the space boutiques and museum gift shops across the her “happy place.” One side of the studio country, with each piece originating right showcases her artisan jewelry collection here in the Geist area. while the other side is a production space that houses all the unique stones and artifacts A Hoosier native, Jill purchased a five-acre lot collected from around the world, including in Hancock County more than 30 years ago. Africa, Thailand and Bali. Writer / Christy Heitger-Ewing Photography Provided
“I lived in the country as a kid and just loved it,” Jill says. “It was a haven of fun and fields, and creeks. I wanted my kids to experience that type of environment as well.”
“Everything I collect is unique. I want my designs to be artisan and earthy, but also easy to wear with everything from blue jeans to a nice black dress.” 42 / 2020 DIRECTORY AND RELOCATION GUIDE
Transforming these pieces into her artisan style – Rugged Elegance – involves getting into the proper head space by playing music and sitting in a spot of the studio where the sun streams in. “I begin by collecting a color pallet of materials in a jewelry tray,” says Jill. “from there, the creative process starts happening pretty quickly. I don’t sketch anything out or do a pattern. I just see it.” “Every single piece I make I’m connected to,” Jill continues, “the rocks and shells from the Earth are made by our Creator, and it’s a privilege to transform these natural objects into something beautiful to wear every day.”
