The Affordable Elegance of JudeFrances Jewelry

Designers Jude Steele and Frances Gadbois are greatly inspired by the French-English influence, and it shows in the delicate nuances that characterize their lines of fine jewelry. Instantly recognizable, Jude Frances designs encompass a full spectrum of pieces, from bangles and cuffs to romantic drop earrings to gorgeous pave sapphire and diamond rings.

Moms on a Mission

The pair met in 2002 — first business partners, then best friends. Jude, mother of three and Frances, mom to two, instantly recognized the benefits that could be gleaned from a business partnership. Indeed, the pairing has paid great dividends as Jude Frances jewelry has expanded into a multi-million dollar brand, synonymous with affordable elegance.

With Steele at the head of marketing and sales, and Gadbois in charge of operations and design, the pair produce pieces ranging from classic, romantic and dreamy, to bold and fearless.

The Collections

• The Couture Collection includes colorful, romantic, French-inspired charm. Vivid corals and turquoise combine with elegant 18K gold, diamonds and sparkling pave pearls in a collection of bangles, rings, drop and charm earrings and even silk cuffs.
• The Silver Sapphire Collection introduces quartz, white sapphire and sterling silver in a resplendent assortment that includes pendants and charms.
• Petite Bijou features colorful quartz charm earrings in shades of dark blue, light green and fuchsia. Diamonds, gold and white topaz are mainliners in this elegant collection that also includes pendants and rings.
• Gold and sterling silver rope makes its first appearance in the Pebble Collection. Delicate rings, earrings and pendants featuring black rhodium and quartz and lustrous pearl make up this magnificent line.
• The Enamel Collection pairs such standard elements as diamonds and sterling silver with contemporary enamel detailing. Colorful and bold, the bracelets, pendants and rings that make up this collection are timeless and slightly daring.
• The Jude Frances Bridal Collection is a statement in exquisite design — each ring set inside the band with a secretive tiny blue sapphire in hopes of fulfilling every bride’s requirement of something blue. 18K gold and platinum are the backdrops of glittering diamonds displayed in a myriad of settings such as princess, rose and prong.

In the News

Jude Frances pieces have been featured in the most prominent publications, including Town and Country, Harper’s Bazaar, WWD and an assortment of bridal magazines from Grace Ormond Wedding Style to Martha Stewart Weddings.

Designed with every woman in mind, the pieces from these collections are both comfortable and compelling. Whether a woman’s taste runs to diamonds or coral, there’s something in the Jude Frances portfolio to reflect her personality.

Affordable Elegance

A stimulating impetus behind the Jude Frances line of jewelry was the desire to make gorgeous, classic jewelry that’s affordable to every woman. Sold in upscale boutiques through the United States, the pieces look as at-home with jeans and a plain white tee as they do on the ears and arms of celebrities such as Kristin Chenoweth at the Emmy Awards.

Giving the gift of a Jude Frances bangle or pair of elegant drop earrings will take your relationship to a whole new level of devotion.