Jessica Liu

SHORTLISTED DESIGNER

Meet Jessica Liu

Jessica Liu is guided by a belief in making fewer things, better. Her work centers on considered design, exceptional materials, and craftsmanship intended to endure. As an independent, artist-driven studio, she maintains a clear point of view—creating with intention rather than in response to trend. Each piece is designed to feel enduring and essential, with a presence that only grows more meaningful over time.

California

WHAT WE’RE LOVING

Our current favorites from this designer

Jessica Liu

Wilhelmina Coin Pendant $3,030.00

Jessica Liu

Julia Initial Pendant From $780.00

Jessica Liu

Remy Band $1,300.00

WHY WE LOVE THEM

Because the most interesting jewelry looks like it could only have been made by one person.

Jessica Liu’s sculptural, hand-carved designs celebrate organic shapes, unexpected textures, and the beauty of imperfection. We love that her pieces feel more like miniature works of art than conventional fine jewelry. There’s something deeply personal about jewelry that bears the mark of the hands that made it. It’s exactly what we look for at Shortlisted: thoughtful craftsmanship, a distinct point of view, and pieces worth keeping forever.

Jessica Liu

THE FULL STORY

Based in Southern California, Jessica Liu (formerly Petit Anjou) is an independent, artist-driven jewelry studio. Before establishing her studio, Jessica practiced law, but found herself drawn to a more creative, tactile way of working. Inspired by modern art and its embrace of imperfection, she began experimenting with metal—captivated by what could be shaped from raw material.

Jessica's designs are guided by a spirit of exploration, spontaneity, and quiet curiosity. Drawn to forms that feel organic and slightly unresolved, her pieces are refined, but never overly so. Much of her inspiration comes from an instinctive pull toward movement, texture, and irregularity, often found in unexpected places. Each piece begins as a hand-sculpted form in wax and is brought to life through the ancient lost wax casting process, one of the oldest techniques in jewelry making.

Since launching her studio in 2021, her work has been worn by figures such as Linda Cardellini for No Good Deed, Charity Lawson for The Bachelorette, and Jessica Alba. Her designs have also been featured in publications including Who What Wear, The Zoe Report, and JCK.