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A Venice California native and avid surfer, Steven Hanna has been designing jewelry with a strong fashion sense for over 30 years. Creating with the adage “mind less, feel more” Steven’s designs follow a theme of soft and sensual silhouettes with a focus on luxury craftsmanship and attention to detail that has brought to life hand-sculpted creations like no other.
Starting out as a sculptor in the early 70’s, Steven was soon making wearable designs using the "lost wax” hand carving technique. By combining Venice "hippie" with Hollywood "hip" he became one of a handful of local designers who could blend counter culture with pop culture, transcending trend. Steven’s inspiration ranges from all shapes in nature from the human form to the ocean waves with complete collections boasting necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings. Markedly organic in design, Steven considers each piece with his trademark soft edges and sensual shapes as “sculpture to enhance the body.“
In the fall of 1987, Steven opened Accents Jewelry Design in Santa Monica, CA. His custom designs are in the collections of many celebrated actors and musicians, many of whom frequent Accents regularly. Accents continues to have a gallery feel, offering a vast array of "wearable art" from many local, national and international jewelry designers. Steven takes great joy in the success of his vision and continues to evolve and grow with some of the most innovative and forward designers in the country, many of which came out of Steven’s own “lost wax carving” workshops. His ability to help students connect with their own personal style has lead his name to become synonymous with mentor, muse and designer. Some of Steven’s students who have gone on to successful careers of their own include: Jill Pearson of “Wasabi,” Sofia Kaman of “Kamofie Designs,” Irene Neuwirth, Maya of “Ileava,” Amery Carriere and Johanna Torell.
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"Hi Steven, Thank you so much for making these beautiful little works of
art for us. We absolutely made the right decision and are so grateful
for all your help, special attention, swiftness, care, and patience in
the process. No one could have done a better job. They feel so very
personal and I can tell how much attention you paid to the
craftsmanship.
Thank you again!
All best wishes,”
Jocelyn
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"Steven, she said yes! I wanted to let you know the good news.
My fiance loves her ring and so does everyone else that lays eyes on it.
Thank you very much for help making my ideas become reality.”
Eric Rydquist
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“Steven, thank you for the beautiful ring you made for me to celebrate an important birthday. You helped me choose a design that reflects my taste and personality - elegant,
feminine but not too ornate. I love the ring and never take it off! It's the one piece
of jewelry I own that looks good with everything.
Thank you Steven”
Michelle Ray
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“Steven, Gray and I wanted to thank you for our beautiful rings. Our unique style was only
satisfied by visiting your store. When we decided to get married we came in to look for engagement rings and immediately found what we were looking for...in our size. Also, the custom ring that you designed for me after all our detailed directions, turned out just perfect. Thank you again.”
Katie and Gray O'Brien
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“Hello Steven Hanna, Wedding Ring Wizard!
Sandy and I wanted to write and tell you that WE LOVE OUR RINGS and we are so grateful to you for taking the time to get these to us so quickly. They are beautiful and simple, wonky and so us. Thank you again for being so wonderful and accommodating
and for producing such lovely rings. We lucked out in finding you, that's for sure, but I also knew as soon as I saw the ring online that it was the one.
Your fans”
Meghan and Sandy
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