There are those for whom generic jewelry designs and materials are not only sufficient but preferred. They find comfort in the customary. And then there are people like us! We seek out wearable art that causes conversations to stop and heads to turn. That's what you'll find here. Designer/owner French Thompson brings the wearable works of nearly 30 award-winning, world-acclaimed artists to this jewel of a jewelry store in downtown Scottsdale.
From Bali to Brazil. Precious metals and gemstones. Featured collections are forever changing, assuring the style-conscious a fresh flow of originals and the artistically aware reason to return often.
From Bali to Brazil. Precious metals and gemstones. Featured collections are forever changing, assuring the style-conscious a fresh flow of originals and the artistically aware reason to return often.
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About Jeff And Susan Wise
Working in a shared studio in Durango, Colorado, Jeff Wise sculpts, his wife Susan paints, and they collaborate on jewelry, which uses their gifts for structure and color in thrilling, new ways.
Jeff was Susan's teacher, their jewelry work being quite technical, and the learning curve pretty steep, patience from both of them was very important.
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Todd James
Aug 20, 2021
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F. M.
Jun 15, 2021
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Patricia Fite
Dec 17, 2020
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Vikki Johnson
Jul 17, 2020
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Gotbackup B.
Sep 22, 2019
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I AM rating 'FRENCH ON MAIN' - as the locals call it - 5 out of 5 stars (a perfect rating); if I could rate "French Designer Jeweler" (actual name) of Scottsdale an entire galaxy of stars, I most certainly would!
Recently, my family was in Arizona for medical treatment for my husband of nearly 4 decades. My unexpected task one morning was to purchase final gifts from their Dad for each member of our immediate family (our 4 adult kids and their spouses). Of course, I would be purchasing jewelry.
I drove into Old Town, a place new to me, lost physically and emotionally. I didn
Recently, my family was in Arizona for medical treatment for my husband of nearly 4 decades. My unexpected task one morning was to purchase final gifts from their Dad for each member of our immediate family (our 4 adult kids and their spouses). Of course, I would be purchasing jewelry.
I drove into Old Town, a place new to me, lost physically and emotionally. I didn
Jul Dickson
Nov 11, 2018
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Joey D.
Oct 20, 2015
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Uninteresting and haute, unwelcoming atmosphere and unfriendly. They make you feel unwanted, even on an art walk with open doors, they make you feel like a peasant, because they are oh-so special. Unless you show up in a bentley and pull out a black credit card they will look down their overpriced, unattractive noses at you. Very uppity, very scottsdale, what do you expect. quickly uninterested and would not suggest to anyone who wants human treatment.
Yvette D.
May 17, 2014
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For the individual who appreciates artisan and couture, this place is a must! French represents designs by many talented jewellers including himself. The staff is gracious and client centered. I visited because they carry Sarah Graham and wanted to add to my collection. I left with an appreciation of other artists that I'd never encountered before. Take time to stop in and browse but note it's difficult to walk away empty handed.
