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 Jill
Owner 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
Meet Donna
Retail & Events
Meet Erica
Studio & Production
Erica Steward join the Jill Duzan team at the beginning of February 2020 as a Studio Assistant. Erica danced with a professional contemporary ballet dance company for 6 years before retiring from the stage to return to school for Interior Design. Her dance career gave her a unique insight into the creative process that she now uses in her latest venture – jewelry work. “The JD team is so talented and great to work with. I’m so happy to be a part of this team.”
