Elements/Jill Schwartz Inc.

10/16/2026

I believe in taking in the treasures of this world.
The quiet of the woods. The sound of music. The words in a book. A walk with no particular destination. Art that makes me pause. Places that open my eyes to something new.
All of it matters. All of it adds richness, texture, and meaning to my life.
I think the more we allow ourselves to experience the world — to really see it, feel it, and be moved by it — the more it shapes who we are and how we see things. All those little inspirations out there some how find their way into what we create. A feeling, a color, a thought, a memory. Something we may not even realize we’ve carried with us until it shows up in our work. I’m thinking maybe creating is, in part, a reflection of everything we’ve allowed ourselves to take in.
So I want to keep wandering, listening, reading, looking, discovering, and being moved by the world around me.
To keep filling up on all the things that make life feel rich.
Because what we gather along the way becomes part of what we give back. Doesn’t it?

10/10/2026

What draws us to certain images?
What makes us look twice, or feel a connection we can’t quite
explain?
In my work, I find myself returning to a handful of symbols. Birds, eyes, hands, owls. I love their graphic beauty, but it’s what they hold beneath the surface that keeps me coming back.

Birds remind me of freedom. Of
growing, finding your wings, and
taking flight. And of the sweet
songs that remind us to stop
and listen.

Eyes are windows to the soul.
They speak to love, inner wisdom,
and the courage to look more
deeply at ourselves and the
world around us.

Hands are about giving and
generosity, reaching out, holding
someone dear, and all the ways
we connect with one another.

Owls hold a different kind of
magic. They represent wisdom,
inner knowledge, and the quiet
strength of trusting what we
know deep inside.

I love the way these images find
their way into my jewelry,
becoming something more than
an ornament. A little poem. A
small story made from vintage
treasures and unexpected
pairings, with a life and meaning
of its own.

And then something lovely
happens. When someone
chooses a piece, wears it, and
brings their own story to it. What
began as my inspiration becomes
a part of theirs.

Perhaps that’s the real beauty
of jewelry: not just what it is,
but what it means to you.

10/02/2026

Sometimes I start making something without knowing what it’s going to be.
I pull out a few old pieces not even knowing if they really belong together, I start moving them around,add something completely unexpected, move things around again , take them apart, put them back together…
And somewhere along the way when it feels like I’ve gotten to a place I like, I stop . I walk away from it , get some distance so that when I return I can see it anew. It’s my creative process whether it’s a piece of jewelry, a display, an environment . It’s a sort of spontaneous yet intentional endeavor,

09/25/2026

It’s the birds, it’s the beads, it’s how it all comes together!

09/22/2026

I’ve always loved arranging things.Flowers in a vase. Objects on a table. Colors, textures, old things with new things. I suppose making jewelry is really just another version of that.
This little pin is a collection of things I’ve gathered along the way…..a bird, a flower, an old painted piece, bits of glass and metal-all brought together until somehow they start to belong to each other.
Maybe that’s what I’ve been doing all my life.
Collecting beautiful things and finding a way to make them work together, layering, and playing so they dance. VintageJewelry

09/20/2026

09/17/2026

What a wedding it was. Four days on an island in Wisconsin.
It felt a little like we had all stepped out of our ordinary lives and into another world.
An island reached by ferry, surrounded by water, little cabins and Adirondack lodges, days spent swimming and kayaking, trails with the lake on either side, and nights gathered around fires with s’mores, music and laughter.
Family and friends filled the island, and somehow it became its own little universe of celebration.
As mother of the groom, my role was to decorate the reception—and of course, I loved every minute of it. Months before, I had begun collecting mismatched blue-and-white porcelain, flower and I used so many vintage ribbons in eve color and pattern from my collection . On the tables, the ribbons were layered over scalloped doilies to create runners, while the vintage porcelain became vessels for flowers. Everything collected, unexpected and a little imperfect, coming together in a way that felt just right.
And then there was the ceremony, looking out over the lake. Beautiful words, heartfelt and very real vows, sunshine, tears—and suddenly Marianna and Wyatt were husband and wife.
Oh, the color. We had all been asked to wear it, and the island came alive with long colorful dresses, festive men, flowers, water and sky. At one point the newlyweds cruised across the lake and we all ran down to the shore to wave them on.
Then came the music, the dancing, the hora, the mother-son dance, more laughter and more tears.
Four days of family, friends, beauty, color, water, fire, music and so much love.
A wedding that felt less like an event and more like stepping into another world.
And at the heart of it all, my son married the woman he loves.
What a magical beginning to their life together. I’ll be posting another round of photos! There’s just too much to share!

09/09/2026

I can’t believe it’s finally here. Tomorrow I leave for the island in Wisconsin where my son will be getting married. We are all so. beyond excited !!!
After months of wedding planning, packing, unpacking, lists, details, and one box that decided to arrive a little late—but thankfully will still make it in time—we are finally here.
The set up begins tomorrow. And of course tada!!! The jewelry I finally got a moment to make me , the mom of the groom, a very special necklace & earrings!!!
Because when you’re a jewelry designer and your son is getting married, how could you not!
My dress is full of color, so I wanted the necklace to be all about sparkle!!! vintage flowers, pearls, shimmering beads and metallics, layered into one big, beautiful bit of light.
I’ve been thinking about this wedding for so long that it feels almost surreal to say…And I couldn’t be more excited to step into it all & Let the festivities begin!
It’s here. Yippee Yahoooo!

09/03/2026

A little too much is just enough
We have never been particularly interested in behaving ourselves.

One necklace is nice.
Three is more interesting.

A pearl is pretty.
A pearl next to an old coin, a tiny bird, a piece of chain and something we can’t quite identify? Better.

There is enough jewelry in the world designed to disappear politely into an outfit.

Ours would rather participate.

Wear something with an opinion