About Us

In the heart of the Midwest, the JD jewelry team, draws inspiration from the wonders of nature. With Jill’s eye for detail and adventurous spirit, they craft exquisite handmade pieces that reflect the beauty of God’s creation. United by friendship and a shared passion, they weave their individual talents into a dynamic team ready to share their talents with those they serve.

Meet the Team

Meet Jill

Designer

As her passion for design and fine art led Jill Duzan Willey on a quest to create her own style of jewelry, the forms found only in nature helped her to complete her journey. Her design sensibilities melded with her appreciation of nature and the first necklace was created.

This first creation attracted attention immediately because of its unique combination of stones and silver. Strangers began asking where they could buy her work and the jewelry business, as well as many wonderful new friendships, began.

Around the same time, Jill was browsing through a gallery in Naples, Florida and fell in love with a small piece of art leaning against the wall…a jewel in sienna tones with incredibly beautiful lines, circled by a gilded frame. A Picasso lithograph! Several months after the purchase, Jill ran across the art certificate and, for the first time, read the title of her Picasso lithograph…Female Head with Necklace. At that moment, she realized that her new passion was really a calling of sorts!

Meet Heidi

Marketing Consultant

Jill Duzan holds a special place in Heidi Gessner’s heart — a connection built on years of friendship and creative collaboration with Jill herself. Their journey began in 2007, when Jill hosted her very first trunk show in Heidi’s living room.

With more than 25 years of experience in the interior design industry, Heidi brings her creative eye and refined sense of style to everything she does — from designing spaces to curating her own effortless fashion. At Jill Duzan, she focuses on strengthening brand presence and expanding customer reach, finding genuine joy in connecting with clients both in the studio and across social media.

Meet Donna

STUDIO STYLIST & EVENTS

Donna Webster has been with Jill Duzan since 2007. She joined the JD team after meeting Jill at a trunk show. Seeing Jill’s passion for stones and design created a desire to work alongside Jill in her studio.

Donna currently works as the studio and show coordinator and production assistant. Her creative eye, attention to detail, and dedication to quality control is invaluable. Donna has been selling Real Estate for over 30 years at the F. C. Tucker Co., so working for Jill Duzan is the perfect creative outlet.

Mary Anthony

Production and Administration

Mary joined JD a few years ago and has been an important part of the team ever since. She brings a natural sense of organization and structure to everything she does, along with a willingness to jump in wherever needed. Her genuine care for customers and positive attitude make her a valued part of the JD family.

She works across many areas, from jewelry production to tagging, tracking, photographing, and keeping the website updated. She’s also a key support at shows, where her attention to detail helps everything run seamlessly.

While Mary has learned many sides of the business, her favorite part is the production process, which she finds both relaxing and rewarding. Outside of JD, she enjoys spending time gardening.