About Us

The Story: Throughout history, artists have created their best work in their most trying times. For jewelry artisan, Blaire Derouen, no truer statement can be made. There’s no disputing that the earliest times of the COVID-19 pandemic were trying times, but for the residents of Southwest Louisiana, the challenges were further complicated by the landfall of both a category 5 and a category 4 hurricane; barely three months apart.

It was during this period of living “off the grid,” so to speak, that Elizabeth James Artisan Jewelry was born. What started as a hobby to keep her hands busy, and her mind off of her surroundings, quickly became an obsession for Derouen. Having been a lifelong connoisseur of jewelry accessories, Derouen knew from experience what quality accessories looked and felt like. Being a person who always strives for excellence in whatever she does, she began to scour the internet for sources to acquire quality materials. Satisfied with the quality of the earrings she created, Derouen presented her creations to her family and closest friends as Christmas gifts in 2020. The responses and feedback she received eventually led to inquiries, and in short order, Elizabeth James Artisan Jewelry was born. 

The Mission: Elizabeth James Artisan Jewelry endeavors to create fashionable and durable accessories for any occasion. Whether your interest is in one of the many stylized collections, or a custom design for a special occasion, your needs will be met with a product made of selected and graded materials that provide assurances of a long lasting product. 

 The Product: Designing earrings and other accessories is fun. If you visit any of the Elizabeth James Artisan Jewelry social media pages, you’ll find dozens of themed collections. New collections are always in the works, but best of all, you can request a custom design to fit your needs. Whether it is a special event, a favorite sport, a holiday, a hobby, or you just want to match an outfit, Elizabeth James Artisan Jewelry can design, create, and meet all of your custom needs.