HARWELL GODFREY

California-born-and-bred Lauren Harwell Godfrey began her design career in the world of advertising, logging 15 years as an award-winning art and creative director. in NYC and San Francisco masterminding campaigns for clients including Adidas, Levi’s, and Ray-Ban. After a serendipitous trip to the Tucson Gem Fair, a spark was ignited that evolved into her fine jewelry collection, which debuted in 2018 at Paris Fashion Week. 

With aesthetic roots in the ancient textiles and patterns of the African Diaspora, Harwell Godfrey fine jewelry is handcrafted in 18-karat gold with precious gemstones, colorful inlay, and ethically-sourced diamonds. Incorporating figurative references to block printing and weaving from cultures long ago, the collection brings a sense of history to modern day precious heirlooms.