Hemnes Jewelry

Project Description

Catering to unique and creative individuals, HEMNES provides handmade jewelry to those who seek beauty in the mundane. HEMNES was founded in Los Angeles by designer and natural creative, Andrew Hemnes, who translates his fascination with the beauty of raw materials into handcrafted designs, creating a new breed of statement jewelry for the everyday. Inspired by the contrast between natural materials and modern design, HEMNES fuses the traditional with the contemporary. Now located in the heart of Los Angeles, HEMNES seeks to provide curated, luxury jewelry that is designed and produced with transparency. At Hemnes, we make a conscious choice to stand up for what we believe in. That means that each HEMNES piece is the curated result of sourcing materials that don’t contribute to the devastation of our planet by having waste byproducts. After the materials are sourced, each piece is hand-made to order in Los Angeles. We believe that in hand-making each piece to order, we are created a personalized experience between the consumer and our brand. That’s what makes us stand apart. HEMNES is all about functionality and variety. HEMNES jewelry is designed and sized for both men and women. We produce each item out of Stainless Steel, which means that it is extremely durable and you don’t have to worry about it tarnishing. Wear it in the shower. Wear it during your workout. Wear it everyday. Wear it for life. HEMNES was not born from the sole intention of wanting to start a business, but instead was mindfully constructed to design beautifully-made jewelry for those who seek to stand out.

Problem

Hemnes is a new jewelry and accessory line that I created in order to provide a solution to the egocentric stereotype that comes along with purchasing product within this industry. There are a lot of jewelry brands out there, brands that put out short-lived, expensive, niche products that add unnecessary waste byproducts to the environment that we all love and cherish.

Insights

It is very important to be sustainably conscious of what you are putting out into the world. Most affordable jewelry brands use cheap metals which are toxic to the skin and leave buyers with green necks, wrists, fingers , etc..

Solutions

Hemnes jewelry is constructed entirely out of stainless steel, a metal that does not rust, tarnish, or turn your skin green. Each piece is handmade and designed to last for decades. Hemnes provide fashion forward accessory designs at an affordable cost. Our materials are ethically manufactured in the USA, sustainably distributed, shipped in our custom biodegradable bags and recycled mailers, and hand assembled and quality controlled in Los Angeles.