Jose Balli Jewelry is a New Orleans-based company founded by Jose Balli who designs, wax carves, manufactures and assembles his jewelry line in his local studio. As an Isleo descendant of St. Bernard Parish, he creates handmade sterling silver jewelry inspired by the unique beauty and culture of Louisiana.
Jose worked in a metal fabrication shop just out of high school, shaping and welding custom equipment for the oil industry. One day, while waiting for a machine to cut through an enormous pipe, he killed time by carving a tiny alligator from a scrap of soapstone. Coworkers encouraged him to take up art seriously and, thus, began Jose's 28-year career creating over 800 unique designs with a southern twist.
Jose worked in a metal fabrication shop just out of high school, shaping and welding custom equipment for the oil industry. One day, while waiting for a machine to cut through an enormous pipe, he killed time by carving a tiny alligator from a scrap of soapstone. Coworkers encouraged him to take up art seriously and, thus, began Jose's 28-year career creating over 800 unique designs with a southern twist.
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Sarah Balli, daughter of award-winning New Orleans jewelry designer Jose Balli, has her father's natural eye for design and deep love for the South. Carrying on Jose's legacy, Sarah designs, wax carves, manufactures and assembles her own jewelry line in their local studio. Combining her southern roots with contemporary trends, Sarah Balli Jewelry introduces a new, youthful twist on life in New Orleans.
French for "a little extra", Sarah's Lagniappe Hoop Earrings are a jewelry box essential! Choose from the sets below or mix and match your own pairs to create the perfect everyday hoops just for you. Everyday is a picnic with our Checkered Heart Earrings! Inspired by the classic picnic blanket pattern, these handmade sterling silver hearts capture a favorite summer pastime.
Sarah Balli collaborated with Rachel Sevier, a local ceramic artist, to create a unique and timeless jewelry dish inspired by the South. Add some handmade love to your home with our limited edition ceramic oyster dishes. Add some handmade love to your home with our. Keep your sterling silver jewelry nice and shiny while adding a fun pop of color to your jewelry box!
Introducing Sarah Balli's debut Valentine's Day collection titled, Cupid Was Here. A playful take on the classic Y-necklace style and drop earrings, cupid's arrows take flight toward their next target. It's the perfect gift to remind your special someone how love struck you are. A playful take on the classic Y-necklace style, Cupid's bronze arrow shoots through a lovely satin finished heart.
Served year round with lemon and sugar, sweet tea is one of the most popular beverages in the South. These tea-colored acrylic necklaces and sweet tea charms reflect a refreshing, Southern tradition. This amber-colored chain is layered with sweet tea charms to. This amber-colored acrylic chain is layered with sweet tea charms to.
