About Leslie Francesca

Leslie Francesca Designs strives to embrace natural elements within collections of handmade jewelry. No two stones are alike – each piece has it’s own unique characteristics, making a collection of jewelry that is perfectly imperfect.

the story

As an independent jewelry designer, Leslie Francesca has a unique story behind her brand.

Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Leslie has always been active in the arts. Whether acting, singing, dancing, or designing, throughout her life Leslie has engaged in artistic activities on a daily basis.

At the start of it all, Leslie worked at a local bead store in Berkeley, California. Surrounded by other enthusiasts, she quickly found her calling as a jewelry designer. She attended the Gemological Institute of America in Los Angeles. Leslie further specialized in a design program in Florence, Italy, where she combined her love of stone work with more precious jewelry.

After returning to the Bay Area she studied at the renowned Revere Academy for Jewelry Arts. After several years working for others in the fine jewelry world, it was time for Leslie to move ahead with her own endeavors, and she now creates her own jewelry that is both elegant and vibrant, and can be worn by anyone.

Leslie Francesca Designs is a representation of nature’s spirit. Each raw gem and rough stone is a unique piece that represents its origins in the earth. The different stones are associated with different elements of nature. Leslie Francesca Designs strives to embrace the four traditional elements in Western culture: Earth, Air, Fire, and Water within each collection.