Jude Frances
Orange County based jewelry designers, Jude Steele and Frances Gadbois, with a motto to "Just Go For It" started Jude Frances a little over 4 years ago. The two women decided to translate their mutual love of jewelry into their own line. Jude Frances started with an initial investment of $9000. Of that a large portion came from the sale of an antique ring given to Jude by her grandmother. They entered the market determined to settle for nothing less than success. Both women's background and personal experiences are reflected in their work. Frances was born in English Countryside and educated by her father about the antique jewelry world. Frances infuses a more conservative and timeless element of the line. Jude, a native Texan, brings a hint of funkiness into their designs using colorful stones and wrapping stones in gold and diamonds. Their personalities provide the ideal partnership with Frances's particular eye overseeing design and manufacturing, and Jude's vibrant personality managing the sales and marketing.


