ELEMENTS by Jill Schwartz

JILL SCHWARTZ-ELEMENTS

The jewelry, frames, and photo albums that Elements Jill Schwartz designs, are a natural synthesis of her training as a graphic designer and an interior designer. 

They incorporate her love and knowledge of ancient and ethnic arts. She uses wonderfully balanced collage and assemblages.

It might be said that Jill Schwartz has design in her blood. She is the daughter of two designers, one a graphic designer the other an interior designer. 

With such creative parents, an appreciation of art was one of the cornerstones of her upbringing. 

Her fascination with jewelry was evident at an early age. 

She was forbidden to have pierced ears until the age of sixteen. 

So at three years old, she resorted to gluing beads to her earlobes.

Like her jewelry, Schwartz's talents combine different elements. 

She has an undergraduate degree in interior design from Cornell University and studied for a master's degree in graphic design at Pratt Institute.

 It was this schooling along with her trip to Europe that afforded her the confidence to start her own business. 

Jill managed to travel throughout Europe making and selling jewelry as she went. 

Each sale allowed her to extend her trip a bit longer. 

Her original plans for two months of travel were extended to one year. 

She only returned to begin her master's degree. 

Never forgetting her love of jewelry, she continued to design and sell her wares to pay the bills. 

Her jewelry business began to prosper, requiring full time attention . . . and so Elements was born.

We are so excited to have the latest line of Jill's beautiful Pieces.

They are a stunning mix of "Elements" and color!

These are just a few of her gorgeous pieces.

They can dress up any outfit.

Look great with a pair of jeans.

Or a little black dress.

Necklaces...

Earrings...

Bracelets...

and more...

Have You seen Passiflora Home lately?

Here are a few of our most recent photos of Passiflora Home!

We have some great new things!

Home and Garden!

Bath and Body!

Jewelry!

Candles!

Accessories!

Soaps and Lotions!

Candy!

Gifts! 

Come Check us Out!

Ken and Kevin

A New Cause Driven Company for Passiflora!

Not Your Average Company

What a start it's been for us all at Acacia Creations! Since our products debuted in the U.S. in 2007, we've been working overtime to meet demand and we couldn't be happier. That's because at Acacia Creations we operate according to fair trade principles and return a percentage of each sale to our employees in Kenya. That means the more we sell, the more our workers and their families benefit! Also, because our items are made from recycled and reclaimed materials, the more we sell, the more we keep from being thrown away.

A Brighter Future for Our Artisans
Our workshop is located in Nairobi, Kenya where we've been making fun, ethical, recycled paper jewelry since October 2007. We currently have 21 men and women working with us in Nairobi to make the one-of-a-kind pieces you see here. In keeping with fair trade practices, each of our employees is paid a monthly salary IN ADDITION TO receiving a percentage of each sale. If you're wondering what that means....

1. At the end of every month the artisans of Acacia Creations receive their regular monthly salary. (It's standard practice in Kenya to pay an entire month's salary in one single payment at the end of the month).
2. Throughout the course of a month, our workers are also paid a certain amount for every single piece of jewelry they make. In other words, they receive a percentage of the sale of that item before it's even sold! Depending on the item, they earn between 5 and 15% of the item's wholesale price. This ensures that our workers are paid throughout the month.

In all, our workers earn a wage 5 times higher than the national average in Kenya!! Acacia Creations also covers most medical costs for our employees and their families and we provide lunch daily at our Nairobi studio.

Desert Moonlight Necklace!

Recycled brass accents shimmer like stars set against the cool, somber tones of recycled paper beads. Adjustable from 18 to 22 inches and comes with a handmade cotton jewelry pouch.

 Rare Earth Necklace!

Elegantly natural,  this 28 inch necklace features semi-precious stones with recycled and natural elements finished with warm, brown cotton cord. Comes with a handmade cotton jewelry pouch.

3 Strand Safari Bracelet!

The Safari Collection is back!  This colorful 3 strand bracelet showcases eco-friendly and natural materials from all over the African continent.  Each piece is unque and includes a mix of semi-precious stones, recycled glass, amber, brass, ostrich eggshell and much more.   Adjustable up to 7.5  inches and comes with a cotton jewelry pouch. Handmade at our fair trade studio in Nairobi, Kenya. 

Calypso Recycled Paper Stretch Necklace.

A single 20" elastic strand of colorful recycled paper beads is the perfect layering piece for any look. Handmade in Kenya. 

Unity Necklace! 

  This brand new necklace combines all the best recycled elements!  In each 24 inch linked necklace, you will find recycled magazine paper beads, recycled glass and ostrich eggshell with silver accents.  Comes with a cotton jewelry pouch.

Soda Can Elephant!

These fun figurines are the ultimate eco-friendly decorations! They are handmade in Kenya from recycled aluminum cans and bound with unused telephone wire. Elephant stands approximately 3 inches tall and is 6 inches long

Soda Can Standing Giraffe!

This fun decoration is the ultimate eco-friendly piece!  It is handmade in Kenya from recycled aluminum cans and bound with unused telephone wire.  Stands approximately 14 inches tall.  Each giraffe is unique and colors will vary depending on the can used.