Last Fall, I did a behind-the-scenes post and called it : The Scene of the Crime.  If you have been following my journey from the beginning, you have probably read it, or you can view it for the first time now HERE.

I enjoy each aspect of creating designs and capturing the images you see - even the few designs that never make it into my line or the thousands of pictures that get deleted.  The Scene of the Crime gives me the opportunity to further narrate my quick, off-the-cuff Instagram images and take you deeper into my creative mess.

Here we go, first to arrive on the scene is always caffeine.  On the occasional afternoon, I like to "think" while enjoying a delicious latte down at the docks.

Alexis Kletjian Diamond Lucky Star Rings in : Yellow, White and Rose Gold

And sometimes at breakfast, I play with my food.  (My kids think I'm crazy)

Vintage and Antique Jewelry from my personal collection

Inventory, with a less exciting cup of coffee and probably cold.  I feel a theme here...

Alexis Kletjian Diamond Lotus and Lucky Star Shields : Shield Yourself!

When I am working, I find all sorts of things under my desk!


I also find surprises in my GIA diamond grading materials!  Hmmm, I wonder who did this...


Speaking of diamonds, I attended three weddings these past few months and wore the same dress, styled three different ways!  Yes, yes I did.

Alexis Kletjian Custom Bangles

I also helped a group of lovely ladies celebrate a milestone birthday.  A very generous client purchased our popular bangles for all of her friends!

Alexis Kletjian Bangles

Late nights run into mornings that stretch into afternoons...I am always working even if you don't see it in my instagram feed, social media status updates or jaunts about town. On the phone with suppliers/finishers in the grocery store or the pick up line at school, it is a constant work in progress towards perfection.  I wouldn't want it any other way, I truly love what I do.

Although jewelry is transformative once worn, I have to tell you, the actual creation of a collection is not that glamorous.  Not by a long shot.  Here are some behind the scene photos, or as I like to call it The Scene of the Crime.  

Every shot a balancing act.  The "runway" of images for instagram, because you would never actually wear this many rings, would you??  These stackable beauties went to live in a jewelry boutique in sunny California!  (more on that in a future post)