Dena Kemp
Dena Kemp is a jewelry designer based in Los Angeles, California, who has been creating unique and intricate pieces for over 30 years. She started her career in jewelry as a bead stringer and quickly moved on to designing her own pieces. She studied metalworking and enameling in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, and also trained with goldsmiths in Bali, Indonesia.
Kemp's jewelry is known for its intricate details, such as hand-painted enameling, filigree work, and the use of unusual gemstones. Her pieces often have a vintage-inspired look, with elements of Art Nouveau and Art Deco design. Many of her designs are one-of-a-kind or limited edition, making them highly collectible.
Kemp has won numerous awards for her work, including the prestigious Spectrum Award for Excellence in Design. Her jewelry has been featured in publications such as InStyle, Harper's Bazaar, and W Magazine, and has been worn by celebrities such as Katy Perry, Jennifer Aniston, and Charlize Theron.
In addition to designing jewelry, Kemp is also a mentor to young designers and is involved in various philanthropic endeavors. She is dedicated to preserving traditional jewelry-making techniques and has worked with artisans in Bali to develop a sustainable jewelry-making program that helps support local communities.
Kemp's jewelry is known for its intricate details, such as hand-painted enameling, filigree work, and the use of unusual gemstones. Her pieces often have a vintage-inspired look, with elements of Art Nouveau and Art Deco design. Many of her designs are one-of-a-kind or limited edition, making them highly collectible.
Kemp has won numerous awards for her work, including the prestigious Spectrum Award for Excellence in Design. Her jewelry has been featured in publications such as InStyle, Harper's Bazaar, and W Magazine, and has been worn by celebrities such as Katy Perry, Jennifer Aniston, and Charlize Theron.
In addition to designing jewelry, Kemp is also a mentor to young designers and is involved in various philanthropic endeavors. She is dedicated to preserving traditional jewelry-making techniques and has worked with artisans in Bali to develop a sustainable jewelry-making program that helps support local communities.
