Jewels of the Aisles
Jewels of the Aisles
Our Gift Department is a treasured stop for many shoppers looking for just the right item for a special someone or even a little pick-me-up for themselves. Our unique collection of accessories includes hats, scarves, handbags and some of the most interesting and pretty jewelry in town. Here are but a few popular lines:
Scout Curated Wears
Modern, multi-use jewelry with a bohemian flare, Scout pieces come in beautiful packaging designed to make a great gift. They're known for convertible wrap bracelets, necklaces and earrings in modern, earthy colors made from glass and crystal beads, stones, wood, cotton, 14k gold and sterling silver.
Marquess Studios
Handmade in Stillwater, Minnesota, Marquess makes fresh, on-trend seasonal collections as well as timeless designs to commemorate special occasions, people and life events. Marquess uses gold-plated stainless steel, stones, brass, mother of pearl, wood, glass, crystal and stone beads, leather, coconut and tortoise shell among other natural materials.
Chavez for Charity
Founder and designer Julie Chavez of the small yet highly coveted jewelry line Marie Chavez (whose fans include A-list celebrities like Julia Roberts, Jennifer Garner, Rosario Dawson and Anne Hathaway) carefully crafted this brand to be unique in its mission and to serve a purpose greater than profits. For every product sold, Chavez for Charity donates 25% of the profits to one of 10 causes, each represented by a different color in the collection. Not surprisingly, the pieces are known for their gorgeous colors. They feature glass beads, stones, wood, antique copper and silver, and gold-plated hematite.
Chavez for Charity has provided over 6,000 people in rural and impoverished communities with clean water; funded over 500 micro-loans for women entrepreneurs worldwide; sponsored 1,400 hours of critical pediatric cancer research; impacted 724 students in Ghana; and the list goes on. As of 2018, Chavez for Charity proudly celebrated 1.6 million dollars in donations.
INK + ALLOY
Using wood, leather, glass, brass and stone, INK + ALLOY handcrafts cool, modern, bohemian pieces that feature centuries-old techniques like block printing and hand-looming. This jewelry invokes the spirit of world travels – tiles from Europe and Asia, tribal patterns from South America and Africa, the architecture of foreign cities and the varying natural landscapes of the globe. Some pieces use raw and recycled materials sourced from the beaches of the Philippines and villages of Africa to create statement pieces in vibrant hues and rich textures.
Howard's Inc.
Headquartered in Chanhassen, Minnesota, this three-generation family-owned and nationally recognized jeweler searches the fashion capitals of the world for inspiration, seeking out the newest colors and looks for each season. Their beautifully designed, reasonably priced jewelry is known for putting contemporary twists on classic designs. Genuine cubic zirconia is featured in many popular updated traditional designs as are delicate metal chain necklaces.
Amy Louise Jewelry
Amy Louise Jewelry uses timeworn, textural, earthy elements that are comfortable and meant to be layered to convey a unique sense of style. Wood, glass beads, stone, copper, crystals and leather materials promote a sense of spirituality in harmony with nature, the transforming awareness of which inspires this Madison, Wisconsin-based designer.
Exclusively for Kowalski's
Our newest line has our name on it! Look for delicate and sweetly colored earrings and necklaces perfect for layering that feature hammered metal, delicate glass and sand bead accents. You'll identify them by their super-cute retro black-and-white packaging.
Selection and availability of jewelry lines vary by market. Also look for jewelry and accessories from Shiraleah and Coco + Carmen.