J Rock Jewelry
Author: Angie Janacaro
The newest member of the Townsend retail business community is J Rock Jewelry, located at 321 Broadway, Suite B. From the first step inside the door a feeling of simple, classic style pervades the senses. Peruse the display case filled with beautiful hand-crafted jewelry and it is apparent the feeling is not accidental. A visit with the owner and creator, Jessica Hanson, cements the idea that the beauty and simplicity of her work is an organic reflection of the artist.
Born and raised in Billings, Hanson and her family were attracted to the Townsend area during their frequent visits for her husband’s National Guard duties in Helena. They had some family and friends in the area and thought the community was a nice place to settle. While living in Billings, Hanson gained practical experience as a custom goldsmith and bench jeweler while working at Riddle’s Jewelry. Her formal training came from Flathead Valley Community College where she earned an Associate of Applied Science degree in goldsmithing and jewelry production.
For the most part, her jewelry is silversmithing and custom design, “I do a lot of custom brand jewelry with more of a western style.” Hanson will also take on limited repair work if time allows. Her website http://https://www.Jrockjewelry.com features many of her stunning custom designs and allows for easy online ordering. The custom pieces inside the store range in price from $25.00 to $200.00.
J Rock is busy enough to employ a jeweler apprentice, sixteen-year-old, Luci Horne. Hanson and her apprentice are busily preparing their creations for a vendor booth at the Red Ants Pants Music Festival held in White Sulphur Springs, July 28- 31. The following weekend on August 5, J Rock Jewelry will host a Grand Opening of the store.
Jessica claims the best part of owning a small business in Townsend is interacting with the people who live here. Keep being cool, Townsendites, and put some bling on it from J Rock Jewelry.
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