Anna Sheffield makes jewelry that is uniquely meaningful. Through our Ceremonial
and Fine Jewelry pieces, we render the ephemeral enduring, capturing the alchemy and energy that bring people together and moments to life.
More than ornamental, each piece of jewelry is a precious talisman, imbued with history, alive with meaning, and destined to be passed down for generations.
Anna Sheffield’s childhood in the Southwest has had an enduring influence on her work, setting the stage for a lifelong interest in natural beauty, spirituality, and all forms of art and design—from architecture to indigenous crafts. These diverse interests led her to pursue a degree in sculpture. After moving to New York City, Anna shifted her attention to jewelry, drawing upon her Fine Art fundamentals to create a singular style—elegant, irreverent, and truly original.
Bringing together extraordinary materials in unexpected combinations—diamonds in rare forms, extraordinary gems from emeralds to faceted quartz, and a custom range of gold colors—our designs offer a study in juxtaposition. Feminine yet unconventional. Contemporary yet timeless. Each piece an invitation to layer and style together, and to define beauty on your own terms.
Symbols of love to last forever, our ceremonial collection features contemporary takes on vintage designs and art deco details, in unusual combinations of metals and precious stones. Wedding bands designed to interlock and stack together, create a halo effect. Each unique set is not only dear to those who possess them, but an heirloom-to-be.
The beauty of the natural world inspires timeless designs that sparkle and delight. Adorning ears, glittering at the neckline and alighting on hands, unique gems evoke the perfection of nature’s own designs, captured in an array of diamonds, gems and semi-precious stones.
From stackable eternity bands to simple studs, our Fine Jewelry is designed to be styled in myriad ways, to create a signature look that’s unique to you. From diamond dusted hoops, to mix-and-match earrings and delicately layered pendants, our pieces invite endless opportunities to make them your own.
We work with the earth’s finest natural materials; for each original design, stones are hand-picked for their unique sparkle and hue. And in every case, elements of the design and craftsmanship have been considered, making for jewelry that lasts a lifetime. All of our fine jewelry and ceremonial ring designs are available to purchase as seen, or can be made-to-order according to your unique specifications.
From the first sketch to the final embellishment we offer a truly custom design service. You are able to create a one-of-a-kind commitment ring or future heirloom by partnering with our fine jewelry experts, and can do so remotely or in-person at either of our stores.
Unexpected materials come together in inspired combinations, rich with symbolism.
To work with nature’s most precious materials, formed over eons deep within the earth, is—put simply—an honor. We believe that each stone shines with its own light, whether it is a flawless white diamond or a hazy azure sapphire, rich with inclusions. Where some might see imperfection, we see unique beauty, which is why our collections include an array of precious and semi-precious gemstones and colored diamonds, from white, champagne and yellow, to grey and black.
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At Anna Sheffield, we abide by the highest standards in Fine Jewelry production. In our view, the earth is singular and precious, and this consideration is expressed in a profound commitment to sustainability, ethical production and responsible practice—from single origin gem sourcing, to the use of recycled gold, conflict-free diamonds and reclaimed melée.
From the first sketch to the final polish, each step of our process is handled with careful consideration and meticulous detail.
The expert setters we work with in New York and Los Angeles come from a lineage of craftsmen trained in the skilled arts required to make true fine jewelry. Building lasting relationships with our artisans ensures that the utmost care goes into crafting each and every piece.
We source only recycled gold and conflict-free stones, in compliance with the Kimberley process. We also work with lab grown stones and offer the option of antique diamonds and single origin gems where minimum impact is a consideration.
One effort that sets us apart in the jewelry industry, is that our melée (those tiny diamonds that glitter in a halo or along the band) is always reclaimed instead of newly mined, with the exception of black diamond, as these are all new to market. This little bit goes a very long way, as only 20% of all mined diamonds are gem quality.
Disturbance of precious earth, water and soil contamination, and decreased biodiversity are just some of the effects of mining, so we consider our reclaimed and recycled material initiatives an important—and imperative—choice for our jewelry.
Our reclaimed diamond melée initiative weighs in at roughly 200 carats per year. Since the mining of one total carat of even these tiny diamonds requires the movement of approximately 250 tons of sediment, this project alone saves on the disturbance of over 400,000 tons of earth annually.
Additionally, our exclusive use of recycled gold—totaling around 6,220 grams each year—means we have not contributed to the movement of roughly 6,165 tons of sediment.
Protecting the delicate balance and natural beauty of this earth through ethical, sustainable, and responsible practice initiatives have become important pillars of the business at Anna Sheffield.
Our promise is to advance these initiatives each year, while continuing to innovate within our industry.
Anna’s earliest memories are of life in Northern New Mexico, among the splendid high desert environs and the Native American cultures of the Four Corners area. Each had a profound impact on her life as an artist, and informed how she sees the world and our place within it.
Partnering on initiatives that aim to preserve and protect the cultural heritage and landscape of the Southwest have become deeply important to the brand.
The Future Heritage Fund, founded by Anna Sheffield and created in partnership with the New Mexico Community Foundation (NMCF), allocates monies to a range of cultural, environmental and educational non-profit organizations in New Mexico.
A minimum of 20% of sales from our Future Heritage Collection benefits the mission of the Future Heritage Fund.
Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) is a studio and liberal arts college in Santa Fe, established in 1962, whose goal is “empowerment through education, economic self-sufficiency and expression and enhancement of artistic and cultural traditions.” For a student in the sculpture or jewelry program, $5,000 provides a full annual scholarship.
Amigos Bravos and Wild Earth Guardians work to protect the precious land, rivers and watershed of the high desert, as well as leading the charge in environmental conservation and preservation of the diverse wildlife found throughout New Mexico.
The Flowering Tree Permaculture, in Santa Clara Pueblo, is working to build a sustainable future through community gardening, seed saving, weaving and other practices rooted in “indigenous ways of knowing.” Keres Learning Center teaches the indigenous language to children in several Pueblo communities, highlighting the importance of “passing on history, values, beliefs, and a worldview.”