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About Kyler by Joy O Our Designer Jewelry | The Designer | Environment | The name Kyler means a stand of trees or a wood - we found this to be a poetic way of thinking of a place of renewal and rebirth. A grove, where from the seeds of San Francisco-basedjeweler Joy O Designs, Kyler sprouted - a new kind of modern eco jewelry.Kyler by Joy O creates designer jewelry with eco-friendly incentives driving material choices, and so, design. Contemporary and evocative, yet versatile, Kyler is the element that brings environmentally conscious style into everyday life. San Francisco-based jewelry designer Joy Opfer finds inspiration in the ecological alternatives that can help to make fashion a carbon neutral industry. Instead of seeing alternative materials as obstacle in design, Joy recognizes how those elements possess their own beauty and contribute to the longevity and value of each piece. About the Designer Joy began designing her heirloom-quality designer jewelry when she couldn’t find exactly what she was looking for. Instead of products manufactured to be trendy and disposable, Joy wanted the simplicity and endurance found in jewelry that's made to be timeless. The result was Kyler by Joy O – original designs hand-drawn, then crafted into modern and evocative jewelry that is the effortless finishing touch to any chic outfit, day or night. Joy's passion for jewelry-making was sparked in the unlikely surroundings of a high school Geology class, where Mrs. Higginbotham spent a semester teaching her students how to cut, polish, and set stones, as well as create pieces cast in metal. For Joy, a lifelong hobby was established. A fine arts degree from Penn State and master's degree in graphic communication from San Francisco State University preceded her ride of the dot com rollercoaster as a graphic designer. Her true talents as a jewelry designer continued to shine through however as Joy developed a signature style. After a successful trunk show, she decided to turn her hobby into a full-fledged business, and Joy O Designs was born. In 2006, an online web store was launched, and in 2007, she moved into Studio 3579, a storefront in the Mission District of San Francisco. Now Joy O Designs has evolved into Kyler by Joy O, a company that still incorporates Joy’s eye for style and quality, but also sets high standards for reducing waste, use of energy, and increasing reusability of materials. Joy credits the support of her amazing family, friends and co-workers, and the love and influence of her wonderful husband for the continued success of Kyler by Joy O. Environment The San Francisco Bay Area is widely known for its dedication to environmental preservation now, and sustainability for the future. We only select vendors who are conscious of the environmental impact that results from their production and all Kyler designs are made 100% in the US. Our plating vendor uses cyanide-free chemistry and eco-friendly processing. Our designs are accented with partially recycled glass, a virtually infinitely recyclable material, and made by trained artisans in fair trade working conditions. Our primary design components are made from steel, the most recycled material on the planet. All other findings and chains are made from heirloom-quality, hypoallergenic nickel-free 14k gold fill and sterling silver, made using recycled precious metals. Our packaging products are made from reusable and recyclable recycled paper, and shipping boxes are certified cradle-to-cradle. We strive for all aspects of our business to make Kyler a sustainable whole. See our Sustainable Designer Jewelry page to learn more about what Kyler is doing to help preserve the earth’s environment. Search some of our most popular product categories: Cameron Diaz Jewelry Eva Longoria Jewelry Everyday Jewelry Instyle Jewelry |