about us
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Based in Southern California, Petit Anjou was founded by Jessica Liu. Prior to establishing her studio, Jessica was an attorney, but found herself looking for creative outlets. Inspired by modern and contemporary artists by the likes of Nancy Rubins, Jackson Pollock, and Frank Gehry, she began experimenting with metals, fascinated by what could be forged from these raw materials. A self-taught metalsmith, Jessica left law to start her own jewelry studio.
Jessica's designs embody a philosophy rooted in exploration, spontaneity, and playful curiosity. The pieces are designed in wax and brought to life using the lost wax casting technique, one of the oldest methods for making jewelry. Each piece is handcrafted in her Southern California studio with the help of Portland, Oregon's finest caster, Val Graham.
Since the launch of her studio in 2021, Jessica's pieces have been worn by celebrities such as Charity Lawson for ABC's "The Bachelorette" and by Jessica Alba. They've also been featured in publications such as Who What Wear, The Zoe Report, and Byrdie, among others.
"My interest in making jewelry first started in 2019 when I realized I needed a creative outlet. Inspired by another female business owner who built a successful company from scratch by curating jewelry designs, I explored doing the same, but I simply couldn’t find the kind of jewelry that resonated with me. I set out to teach myself how to make my own pieces and my studio was born in 2021.
Now I make designs that are playfully sculptural and organically fluid. I love jewelry that feels a bit raw and ever-so-slightly unfinished with a bit of texture.
When I'm not in my studio, you can find me drinking boba. Or wine. Probably both."
