Verace John Bagley

John Bagley
Inlay Mother of Pearl, Pink Sapphires, Blue Sapphires, Diamonds

"I design jewelry the same way I climb mountains. Each collection is an adventure," says John Bagley, the innovative designer of the dynamic jewelry that bears his name. And what an adventure it has been! John began his jewelry career over 20 years ago doing experimental pieces that were inspired by his treks through the American Northwest. Finding his muse in Native American artifacts, he worked in natural stones such as bone, jasper, and agate that he combined with gold and silver. He saw his jewelry as fetishes that would give the wearer a link with his nature.
He soon discovered that traditional bezel settings did not give him the lines he strove for in his jewelry. Inspired by the idea of creating a seamless look, he began working in the ancient technique of inlaying stone into metal. The result-his world renowned line of opal-and-gold jewelry. It isn't surprising that John's jewelry designs should have such a free-flowing, unique flair.
His own background includes a Master's degree in anthropology-and in addition to his mountain climbing, he runs, swims and bikes--and recently he completed the (Iron man) Alcatraz Triathlon. In a lively and artistic setting , located in California Sonoma wine country, John and his artisans manage to combine the best elements of modern technology with hand production. Laser welding, ultrasonic cutting and electroplating, work hand in hand with artisan ship to produce John's innovative, signature jewelry.