J. Hannah

What J. Hannah does

J. Hannah is a fine jewelry and lifestyle brand operating as J.Hannah Ltd., headquartered in Downtown Los Angeles, with all production occurring at the founder's studio. Founder Jess Hannah personally develops the JH Editions line of hand-formed limited-edition pieces cast in 14k and 18k gold with antique diamonds and reclaimed sapphires. The company's core catalog comprises handmade fine jewelry (rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, signets) in solid 14k gold, 18k gold, and sterling silver, manufactured primarily on a made-to-order basis with 4-8 week lead times, alongside a smaller ready-to-ship inventory of 1-3 business day fulfillment.

Beyond jewelry, J. Hannah has extended into adjacent lifestyle categories: a Polish Collection of non-toxic, cruelty-free nail polish ($22 single / $54-56 sets, capped at 30 per order), a Lighting Collection of table lamps ($880-$1,800), and an Etcetera collection of home objects, vases, apparel, and curated collaborations. A Bespoke design service accepts commissions for tailored pieces, antique stones, and entirely new designs tied to significant sentimental occasions.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce model through jhannahjewelry.com with international shipping and multi-currency support (USD, GBP, EUR, CAD), supplemented by a wholesale channel via [email protected] for retail stockists. Pricing is unit-based and ranges from roughly $95 (entry-level pieces) to over $15,600 (high-end Ceremony rings), with most purchases transacted as one-off transactions. Marketing relies on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and an email newsletter (J.H News), supplemented by recurring cultural collaborations with JB Blunk Estate, The Met, LACMA, 4AD, A24, Weyes Blood, TTMM, Hammer, Kindred Black, and Courage Bagel x Compost. Customer segments span luxury jewelry consumers, ceremony/milestone buyers, gift-givers, beauty consumers, and design-conscious home consumers.

Name

J. Hannah

Legal name

J.Hannah Ltd.

Website

https://jhannahjewelry.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

J. Hannah is a privately held, founder-led fine jewelry and lifestyle brand based in Downtown Los Angeles, designing handmade 14k/18k gold and sterling silver jewelry, nail polish, and lighting, sold direct-to-consumer globally and via select stockists, with a parallel bespoke design service.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fine Jewelry

NAICS

Jewelry and Silverware Manufacturing (33991), Jewelry Retailers (458310)

SIC

Jewelry, Precious Metal (3911), Jewelry, Silverware & Plated Ware (3910), Retail-Jewelry Stores (5944)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRAKAAAK

Fine Jewelry Manufacturing & Atelier Production

Consumer Products & Retail/Jewelry, Watches & Luxury Accessories/Fine Jewelry (Precious Metals & Gemstones)

SECONDARYCRAKAAAE

High Jewelry & Haute Joaillerie

Consumer Products & Retail/Jewelry, Watches & Luxury Accessories/Fine Jewelry (Precious Metals & Gemstones)

SECONDARYCRAKAHAI

Artisan/Hand-Fabricated One-of-a-Kind Jewelry

Consumer Products & Retail/Jewelry, Watches & Luxury Accessories/Custom Jewelry Design & Bespoke

Keywords

• Handmade fine jewelry
• Recycled gold jewelry
• Designer signet rings
• Bespoke jewelry design
• Handcrafted gold earrings

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Fine Jewelry Sales: Primary revenue from handmade fine jewelry including rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and signets. Products are crafted in solid 14k gold or sterling silver with prices ranging from approximately $95 to over $15,000. Most pieces are made to order (4-8 weeks) with some in-stock items available for immediate shipping.
2. Nail Polish Sales: Non-toxic, cruelty-free nail polish sold individually at $22 or in sets ($54-56). Made in the USA. Online store purchases limited to 30 per order.
3. Lighting and Objects: Table lamps and home objects priced from $398 to $1,800, extending the brand's design aesthetic into home goods.
4. Bespoke/Custom Design Services: Custom jewelry design services for tailored pieces, antique stones, or entirely new designs to honor significant moments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

J. Hannah designs, handcrafts, and sells fine jewelry in solid 14k and 18k gold and sterling silver, with ethically sourced or recycled and antique stones, plus complementary lifestyle products including non-toxic nail polish, table lamps, and curated home objects. Production is primarily made to order in the Los Angeles studio over 4–8 weeks, with select in-stock items shipping in 1–3 business days, and bespoke design services are offered for custom or one-of-a-kind pieces.

Product overview

J. Hannah is a fine jewelry and lifestyle brand based in Downtown Los Angeles that creates fine jewelry and objects meant to last and treasure. The company offers a diversified portfolio centered around fine jewelry (rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, signet styles) in solid 14k/18k gold and sterling silver, alongside complementary lifestyle products. Key product lines include the Ceremony Collection (celebratory rings in 18k Gold with recycled diamonds and bespoke services), JH Editions (hand-formed limited edition pieces by Jess Hannah), Strata Collection (geological layer-inspired designs), and Lighting (table lamps with architectural geometry). The company also offers a Polish Collection of non-toxic, cruelty-free nail polishes, the Etcetera collection of home objects, and extensive bespoke/custom design services. Collaborations include JB Blunk, LACMA, The Met, and 4AD. Products are handmade and ethically sourced with a mix of in-stock items (1-3 business days) and made-to-order pieces (4-8 weeks).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• JH Editions: An ongoing series of hand-formed pieces by Jess Hannah, developed at the bench in her Los Angeles studio. A return to a more tactile, experimental practice — released as singular works or in limited closed editions. Pieces are cast in 14k and 18k gold and incorporate antique diamonds and reclaimed sapphires.
• Ceremony

Products and services

• Fine Jewelry Handmade fine jewelry in solid 14k gold and sterling silver with ethically sourced or recycled stones, including rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and signet styles, made to order in 4–8 weeks or available in select in-stock pieces.
• Ceremony Collection Celebratory rings in 18k Gold with carefully-sourced, recycled diamonds of the highest quality, designed to honor significant and sentimental moments such as engagements, weddings, and anniversaries.
• JH Editions Ongoing series of hand-formed pieces by founder Jess Hannah, developed at the bench in the Los Angeles studio. Cast in 14k and 18k gold, incorporating antique diamonds and reclaimed sapphires, released as singular works or limited closed editions.
• Lighting Collection Table lamps exploring elegantly substantial, pared-back modernism and architectural geometry, including Table Lamp 01 ($880), Table Lamp 02 ($1,800), Table Lamp 03 Japanese Mulberry Paper ($980), and the collaborative Table Lamp 04 JH x TTMM ($1,800).
• Polish Collection (Nail Polish) Non-toxic, cruelty-free nail polish made in the USA, sold individually at $22 or in sets at $54–56, including core shades and institutional collaborations (LACMA, The Met, Hammer). Online purchases limited to 30 per order.
• Bespoke Design Services Custom jewelry design service allowing customers to tailor existing pieces, use antique stones, or commission entirely new designs for significant and sentimental moments.
• Strata Hoops I Small ridged hoop earrings inspired by geological layers, approximately 17mm x 15mm with hinge closure. Available in 100% recycled 14k Yellow Gold ($2,200), 14k White Gold, or Sterling Silver ($595), sold as a pair.
• Strata Hoops II Large ridged hoop earrings inspired by geological layers, 25mm tall and 20mm wide. Available in solid 100% recycled 14k Gold and Sterling Silver, priced from $640 to $4,880.
• JH Charm Chain (w/ T-Bar) Customizable charm chain inspired by vintage Victorian Albert watch chains, with swivel dog clip and spring ring clasp. Available in paperclip or curb chain in 14k gold or sterling silver at 15", 16", 18", and 20" lengths, with T-bar charms in plain, sapphire cabochon, or diamond options. Priced from $610 to $8,620.
• 4AD x J. Hannah 45th Anniversary Signet Commemorative unisex round signet ring celebrating 4AD's 45th anniversary, with 4AD logo, 925 hallmark, and 45 marking, 12mm diameter face with brushed finish and blackened hallmarks. Sterling silver priced at $380; 14k/18k gold available upon request.
• OOAK Gem Drop Pendant (Aquamarine & Diamond) One-of-a-kind layerable charm pendant featuring a hand-carved cushion-shaped Aquamarine gemstone (12.6x14.8mm) punctuated by a 4mm bezel-set vintage champagne old European diamond, suspended in 14k yellow gold.
• One of a Kind Collection Collection of unique one-of-a-kind pieces built from rare stone pairings, including Gem Drop pendants with hand-carved gemstones and vintage stones.
• Etcetera Collection Additional objects extending the J. Hannah aesthetic into home and lifestyle categories, including the Curio Vase, Kindred Black x J. Hannah Perfume Vessel, and Long Sleeve Signet Tee.
• Table Lamp 04 (JH x TTMM) Collaborative table lamp designed with Tyler Thomas and Mike Moser of TTMM, featuring the signature 04 silhouette with a custom grey plaid Helena Sheer shade in Graphite by George Spencer Designs and a polished aluminum base, hand-tailored in Los Angeles by Nat Rychart. Limited run edition priced at $1,800.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• JB Blunk EstatecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration featuring four limited edition rings designed by California artist James Brion Blunk (1926-2002). Based on original rings recreated in silver and 18k gold, produced in limited edition of 50 per style. Each ring engraved with unique edition number and JB x JH collaboration hallmark. Available via Blunk Shop.
• TTMM (Tyler Thomas and Mike Moser)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative reimagining of signature Table Lamp 04 silhouette with custom grey plaid shade hand-tailored in Los Angeles by Nat Rychart. Limited run edition combining J.Hannah's lighting collection with TTMM's design sensibilities.
• LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJ. Hannah for LACMA nail polish collaboration featuring exclusive colorways inspired by the museum's collections. Includes duo sets and individual polish shades.
• The Met (Metropolitan Museum of Art)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubjects of Adornment collection collaboration. Includes MET Tudors Polish Set, MET Surrealist Polish Set, MET Mini Polish Set, and jewelry pieces including Uraeus Knot Amulet, Talisman Collar, Throne Signet, and Sun Signet.
• 4ADminorStrategic or Co-development Partner45th Anniversary collaboration featuring commemorative signet ring. Unisex round signet bearing three marks: 4AD logo, 925 (sterling silver standard), and 45. Designed as daily wear heirloom. Ring face 12mm diameter with brushed finish and blackened hallmarks.
• A24minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration featuring The Priscilla Locket, created in partnership with the film studio.
• Weyes BloodminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHearts Aglow Pendant collaboration with the musician, creating a limited edition piece.
• HammerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJ. Hannah for Hammer nail polish collaboration featuring exclusive shades Halation and Privacy.
• Kindred BlackminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPerfume Vessel collaboration creating a distinctive home fragrance vessel.
• Courage Bagel x CompostminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative t-shirt featuring the Long Sleeve Signet Tee in Blue Nudes colorway.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mejuri: Canadian direct-to-consumer fine jewelry brand operating at significantly larger scale with a similar modern-heirloom positioning, made-to-order plus ready-to-ship assortment, and gold-and-silver staples. Comparable customer segment and product range.
• AUrate: New York DTC fine jewelry brand built around responsibly sourced gold and a similar contemporary-heirloom aesthetic. Competes for the same ethically minded, modern fine-jewelry customer at overlapping price tiers.
• Catbird: Brooklyn-based handmade fine jewelry brand with a similar DTC-plus-stockist model, comparable price points, and a focus on delicate, everyday-heirloom pieces. Catbird is the closest direct analog in scale, aesthetic, and channel mix.
• Alexis Bittar: Designer-driven fine and fashion jewelry brand with a distinctive sculptural aesthetic and limited-edition drops, sold through DTC and select retailers. Comparable artisan-designer positioning and price architecture.
• Foundrae: New York fine jewelry house known for symbolic, talismanic, and heirloom-inspired pieces in 14k and 18k gold with made-to-order and bespoke services. Closely comparable to J. Hannah on symbolism, customization, and price point.
• Pamela Love: Independent designer jewelry brand with handcrafted, talisman-driven fine jewelry sold DTC. Comparable artisan scale, symbolic themes, and reliance on founder-driven design language.
• Maya Brenner: Los Angeles-based designer known for handmade initial and signet necklaces in 14k gold. Comparable small artisan scale, LA origin, personalized-signet product overlap, and direct-to-consumer e-commerce model.
• Bing Bang NYC: New York charm-and-chain jewelry brand with handmade production, customizable T-bar charms, and a DTC-plus-wholesale model. Directly comparable product overlap with the JH Charm Chain category.

Broad incumbents

• Brilliant Earth: Much larger online fine jewelry retailer with a strong sustainability and recycled-metal narrative and broader assortment spanning engagement, bridal, and fashion jewelry. Overlaps with J. Hannah on ethics positioning and DTC distribution but operates at greater scale.

Emerging players

• Loquet London: London-based bespoke charm and locket brand built around personalized lockets and charms. Comparable bespoke, sentimental-jewelry positioning and design-led DTC storytelling.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/jhannahjewelry
• Instagraminstagram.com/j.hannah
• Pinterestpinterest.nz/jhannahjewelry
• Xx.com/jhannahjewelry
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/j.-hannah

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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