Wanderlust and a passion for ethically sourced gemstones serve as the driving force behind the designs of Leigh Maxwell Jewelry. At Leigh Maxwell, hand selected precious gemstones are wrapped in the warmth of satin finished gold creating luxuriously casual jewelry that speaks to the heart of women around the world. As women we all have memories, we hold dear – a warm embrace, a gentle touch, a deep belly laugh. Leigh Maxwell celebrates these things that make us each wonderfully unique yet unite us.
Jennifer Maxwell, designer behind Leigh Maxwell Jewelry, travelled the world as an international health physician prior to making an unexpected career change. As she collected handmade jewelry throughout her travels, Jennifer discovered her own creative talents and passion for jewelry design. Heavily influenced by the way women adorn themselves in various cultures and throughout time, Leigh Maxwell seeks to provide an outlet for women to express themselves through jewelry that is precious and wearable. These designs express our dreams, our memories and our hearts.
Based in the Midwest, Leigh Maxwell Jewelry was launched in 2017 with a goal of creating pieces of jewelry of exceptional quality that expresses the beauty each of us carries within.
Brigitta has been with Leigh Maxwell since its beginning. With a BFA from Syracuse University in Jewelry and Metalsmithing, she began as a bench jeweler for LM and as the business has grown moved into the role of operations manager.
She is currently working on her Graduate Gemologist certification from GIA.
Her Mini Australian Shepard, Bailey, is Leigh Maxwell’s shop dog.
A native Iowan, Chad has a long career in jewelry making. He began with custom wax carving and has developed a deep expertise in hand fabrication.
Chad makes special, one of a kind projects in our Cedar Rapids studio. We have yet to find something that he can’t make.
Chad enjoys spending time with his family (dogs included), good food, working on home improvement projects and is always willing to lend a helping hand.
The Gems Project
Leigh Maxwell partners with The Gems Project for brand development and sales representation. Their team consists of co-founders Joel Cheatwood and Beth Anne Bonanno and Operations Manager Kit Mobley. You’ll probably see Joel at a Trunk Show!
Product photography by Sara Rey Photography
