June Artist Feature- Jen Burrall

Jen Burrall works from her studio in a busy culturally diverse neighborhood in Portland, Maine. While attending the Maine College of Art in Portland, she began her formal training in metalsmithing and later continued her interest at Montana State University. After finishing her education she was an apprentice to a nationally recognized jewelry artist for four years. "The experience of working with a successful artist gave me the building blocks for designing and making my own work."

She combines natural and industrial elements to create wearable masterpieces. Her pieces have elements of contemporary and primitive art. Her work features richly textured sterling silver and 18kt gold with rough cut semi-precious stones and freshwater pearls.


Her exquisite "Nest" series, in which gold or silver and semi-precious stones are fashioned to resemble a bird’s nest and mounted on necklaces, rings, earrings, and bracelets, pay homage to the natural quality of the materials and speak to the comfort we find by carrying something that reminds us of our homes, or nests, with us.


Her work is not only classic, but unique with a rustic twist. Whether your style is simple, elegant, classic, or down to earth, you are bound to find a piece that you cannot resist!