April Higashi has worked as a jeweler for over 25 years. 

Her sophisticated, organic aesthetic is reflected in her fine jewelry, fashion pieces, and one-of-a-kind art jewelry. The portfolio pages below showcase her unique visual language, her personal connection to each piece as well as her creative inspiration. These works illustrate her diverse range of creativity as well serving as a visual history of her career as a jewelry designer.  

April works with clients to design pieces that are unique to each individual while capturing the elements of her own personal aesthetic and artistic sensibility.

Please inquire about any of these pieces or to use as a reference when considering a commission or custom piece.

01. Shiro Fossilized Coral Brooch, black diamonds, 24k, 18k  02. Organic Diamond Slice Pendant, 18k, platinum  03. Prong Earrings, black rose cut diamonds, 18k  04. Organic Black/Red Diamond Slice Ring, 22k  05. Antique Cushion Shaped Red Rose Cut Diamond Ring, 22k  06. Raw Diamond Cufflinks, raw, white and cognac diamonds, 24k  07. Shadow Brooch II, painted enamel, black diamonds, oxidized silver, 18k 

Inspiration / Process:  Drawing, artist unknown,   Diamond crystals, Australia

01. Double Sapphire Necklace, french steel cut beads, 18k  02. Autumn Sapphire Drop Earrings, diamond fragments, 18k  03. Rutilated Quartz Ring, oxidized silver, 22k  04. Mica Cuff, silver  05. Whiskey Rose Cut Diamond Ring, 22k  06. Copper Strands Ring, rutilated quartz, oxidized silver, 22k  07. Auburn Sapphire Ring, oxidized silver, 22k  08. Oval Sable Earrings, rutilated quartz, oxidized silver, 18k 

Inspiration / Process: Photo, Helen Speelman, Jerusalem

01. Dome American River Pearl Earrings, 18k  02. Yuko Path Earrings, painted enamel, oxidized silver, 18k  03. Midori Ring, sapphires, palladium  04. Untitled Brooch, painted enamel, diamonds, oxidized silver, 22k, 18k  05. Gradated Tourmaline Necklace, 18k  06. Round Diamond Slice Ring, 18k

Inspiration / Process:  Jewelry on the Body Photo, Angelina De Antonis,  Green Tourmaline, Brazil,   Bird Flock Photo, Dan Popovici, Romania

01. Pavé Ring, diamond fragments, 18k  02. Double Opal Necklace, 22k, 18k  03. Organic Rose Cut Lapis Ring, oxidized silver, 22k  04. Blue Flash Moonstone Ring, 22k  05. Organic Black Opal Ring, 18k  06. Raffi 'Calligraphy' Earrings, painted enamel, oxidized silver, 18k 07. Masao Black Opal Ring, 18k, silver

Inspiration / Process:  Drawing, April Higashi,   Seaweed Collection, Atlantic Coast, Karen Lee   Sapphires, Madagascar   Black Opal, Australia

01. Biwa Pearl Studs, oxidized silver, 14k  02. Tsuki Ring, painted enamel, diamond, oxidized silver, palladium  03. Untitled Brooch, painted enamel, diamonds, oxidized silver, 18k  04. Dome American River Pearl Teardrop Pendant, oxidized silver  05. Kobocha Earrings, painted enamel, oxidized silver, 18k  06. Organic 8mm Textured Band, 18kpwg  07. Kurio Ring, antique diamonds, palladium, oxidized

Inspiration / Process: Drawing from the sketchbook of April Higashi,  Tree Bark Photos, Dan Popovici, Romania   Diamond crystals, Australia

01. Modeled 2.5mm Band, white and cognac diamonds, palladium  02. Teardrop Rose Cut Diamond Ring, 22k  03. Roku Cocktail Ring, sapphires, 18k  04. Gradated Sapphire Pendant, 22k  05. Frederica Cuff, raw diamonds, silver, 18k 06. Stack Rings, brilliant and raw diamonds, 20k  07. Prong Earrings, green and white rose cut diamonds, 22k, 18k

Inspiration / Process: Tidepools Photo, Hawaii, April Higashi,  Shell collection, New Zealand, Karen Lee

01. Triple Moonstone Ring, oxidized silver  02. Diamond Solitaire Ring, 18k  03. Teardrop Moonstone Earrings, oxidized silver, 18k  04. Mika Earrings, antique steel cut beads, oxidized silver, 18k  05. Teardrop Diamond Slice Ring, 18k  06. Modeled 11mm Band, 18k  07. O-Posts, oxidized silver  08. Shiro Pendant, fossilized coral, moonstone, oxidized silver, steel chain, antique steel cut beads

Inspiration / Process: Pendant on the body, Photo, Angelina De Antonis,  Skeleton flower, Japan

01. Prong Earrings, white rose cut sapphires, palladium 02. Wedding Cuff, grey rose cut diamond, 18kpwg, platinum  03. 'Ma' Shadow Brooch, painted enamel, diamond slices, oxidized silver, 18k  04. Cognac Diamond Slice Ring, palladium  05. Raw Diamond Studs, palladium   06. Stack Rings, green, white and raw diamonds, palladium  07. Nori Necklace, enamel and graphite, steel chain, antique steel cut beads, oxidized silver

Inspiration / Process: Branches Photo, Dan Popovici, Romania   Drawing from the sketchbook of April Higashi

01. Oval Diamond Slice Ring, 18k  02. Jewelry on the body; Signature Pendant and Yuko Earrings  03. Yuko Earrings, enamel, oxidized silver, 18k  04. Dome American River Pearl Studs, oxidized silver, 14k  05. Orchard Pendant, painted enamel, oxidized silver 06. Modeled 2.2mm Band, white diamonds, 18k  07. Dome American River Pearl Ring, oxidized silver  08. Panel Bracelet, enamel, tourmaline, oxidized silver, 18k

Inspiration / Process:  Jewelry on the Body Photo, Angelina De Antonis,   Drawing from the sketchbook of April Higashi

01. Double Modeled Stack Rings, white diamonds, 18pwg, 18ky  02. Tahitian Pearl Necklace with Chrysanthemum Patterned Clasp, raw diamonds, 18kpwg, 24k  03. Frederica II Cuff, raw diamonds, silver  04. Rectangular Green Diamond Earrings,18k, platinum   05. Akari Ring, moonstones, 22k, 18k  06. Ikuko Studs, rose cut diamonds, 18k, platinum 07. Chrysanthemum Ring, diamonds, silver, 24k 

Inspiration / Process:  Rain Puddle Photo, Hawaii, April Higashi   Antique Diamonds, recycled from estate jewelry

01. Organic Teardrop Pavé Pendant, diamonds, platinum  02. Okina I Brooch, painted enamel, diamonds, oxidized silver, 18k  03. Dome American River Pearl Ring, oxidized silver  04. Organic Diamond Slice Ring, platinum  05. Ni Tsuki Ring, mine cut diamonds, 14k  06. Biwa Pearl Ring, oxidized silver  07. Okina Earrings, painted enamel, oxidized silver  08. Channel Bracelet, diamonds, oxidized gold

Inspiration / Process:  Eclipse Photo, Berkeley, CA April Higashi,   Seed Pod, Berkeley, CA

01. Okina Orbit Ring, painted enamel, diamonds, oxidized silver, 22k, 18k  02. Channel and Barnacle Bangles, diamonds, 18k  03. Egg Drop Earrings, diamonds, 18k  04. Shadow Pendant, painted enamel, oxidized silver, antique steel cut beads  05. Nest Ring, 22k  06. Raffi 'Lines' Earrings, painted enamel, oxidized silver, 18k

Inspiration / Process: Drawing from the sketchbook of April Higashi,  Aspen Tree Photo, Utah, April Higashi

01. Dipped Band, 18kpwg, 18kyg  02. Aka Coral Brooch, pearls, 18k  03. Black Tahitian Pearl Earrings, 18kk  04. American River Cultured Pearl Pendant, 22k, 18k, antique steel cut beads  05. O-Posts, 18k  06. Pavé Ring, rose cut diamond fragments, 14kpwg  07. Aka Coral Ring, oxidized silver, 22k

Inspiration / Process:  Lava Tide Pools Photo, Hawaii, April Higashi,   Abstracted Japanese Calligraphy, Toko Shinoda

01. Raw Diamond Studs, 18k  02. Ancient Texture Band, 22k  03. Afghani Lapis Necklace, 18k, 22k  04. Egyptian Diamond Slice Ring, 22k  05. Teardrop Diamond Earrings, golden and white rose cut diamonds, 18k, 22k  06. Kobocha 'Klimtesk' Earrings, enamel, 18k, 24k  07. Ancient Texture Lapis Ring, 22k

Inspiration / Process:  Reflection Photo, Dan Popovici, Romania   Natural diamond crystals, Australia

01. Raindrops Enamel Pendant, painted enamel, oxidized silver  02. Orbit Ring, enamel, diamond, oxidized silver, 22k  03. Untitled Red Enamel Brooch, painted enamel, diamonds, oxidized silver, 22k, 18k  04. Tribute to DePatta Brooch, painted enamel, smokey topaz, black onyx, cognac diamond, oxidized silver, 18k  05. Raffi Raindrop Earrings, painted enamel, 18k  06. Panel Bracelet, enamel, garnet, oxidized silver, 22k

Inspiration / Process:  Drawing from the sketchbook of April Higashi,  Reflection Photo, Dan Popovici, Romania

01. Shield Necklace, enamel, oxidized silver  02. Ni Tsuki Ring, mine cut diamonds, 18k  03. Margaret De Patta Pebble Ring, oxidized silver, 22k  04. Okina Pendant, painted enamel, diamonds, oxidized silver, 18k  05. Okina II Brooch, painted enamel, diamonds, oxidized silver, 18k  06. Faceted 4mm Band, 18k  07. Shield Earrings, enamel, oxidized silver,18k

Inspiration / Process:  Drawing from the sketchbook of April Higashi,  Oil Stains Photo, Dan Popovici, Romania 

01. Raffi Moonscape Pendant, enamel, french steel cut beads, 18k  02. Pleiades Turquoise Cluster Ring, 22k, 18k  03. Organic Diamond Slice Ring, 18k  04. Dot Earrings, enamel, 18k  05. Arizona Turquoise Ring, oxidized silver, 22k  06. Constellation Brooch, enamel, raw diamonds, 18k, 24k

Inspiration / Process:  Lava Tide Pools Photo, Hawaii, April Higashi,   Sea Urchin, Hawaii