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Variance Diamonds

Rose-cuts, roughs, and unconventional shapes.

Rose-cuts, roughs, and unconventional shapes. We follow the natural lines of the gem to reveal a fiercer, more soulful kind of sparkle.

Variance Bands

Textured, substantial bands made from recycled precious metals.

Textured, substantial bands made from recycled precious metals. A raw, enduring symbol of your unconventional bond.

Variance Metals

Discover our signature mixed-karat golds and oxidized
silver, which develops a rich, individual patina over time.

Discover our signature mixed-karat golds and oxidized silver, which develops a rich, individual patina over time.

Variance Strands

Tactile, everyday necklaces. Fine gemstones hand knotted on a super strong cable

Tactile, everyday necklaces. Fine gemstones hand knotted on a super strong cable

Variance Made To Order

Let us make something for you

Let us make something for you

Handmade in Santa Cruz

EST. 2013

One-Of-A-Kind Jewelry

Our Story

Variance jewelry is handmade at our store in Santa Cruz, California. From stone cutting to metal mixing to photographing each piece, every part of the process is passed through our hands — never cast, outsourced, or manufactured.

Each piece is one-of-a-kind and born from a rich artistic collaboration between maker and material. Our minimalistic approach to stone cutting gives greater respect to the earth-made materials, and in turn, creates less waste in our world.

Each piece takes on a life of its own, and we believe in letting its beauty reveal itself over time. We hope you enjoy wearing it as much as we enjoy making it.

With love,

Nicole, Scott & team

Made to order

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Sometimes the perfect piece hasn’t been revealed yet. If you are looking for a specific stone or a variation on our signature style that you don't see in the shop, Please inquire.

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Wedding Inspiration

Browse our specialized collection of alternative engagement and handmade wedding rings. We also invite you to come visit us at our Santa Cruz studio for help with selections.

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One-of-a-kind jewelry, shaped by our hands.

Variance jewelry is derived from nature – not just the precious materials themselves, but the process, too.

Variance is what happens when an artist allows nature to lead the way, rather than trying to exert her will upon it. The process is one of revelation - revealing the beauty in each natural material, piece by piece.

From the artist

“the stone tells me what its most beautiful qualities are, and then it’s my job to bring those things out”

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Our Story

Variance jewelry is handmade at our store in Santa Cruz, California. From stone cutting to metal mixing to photographing each piece, every part of the process is passed through our hands — never cast, outsourced, or manufactured.

Each piece is one-of-a-kind and born from a rich artistic collaboration between maker and material. Our minimalistic approach to stone cutting gives greater respect to the earth-made materials, and in turn, creates less waste in our world.

Each piece takes on a life of its own, and we believe in letting its beauty reveal itself over time. We hope you enjoy wearing it as much as we enjoy making it.

With love,

Nicole, Scott & team

Nature doesn’t repeat itself.

Every piece in our collection is a solo act—hand-cut, hand-forged, and entirely one-of-a-kind.

When a Variance object finds its owner, it’s gone forever. Don’t let yours slip away.

Find your variance

Handmade in Santa Cruz

Est. 2013

One-of-a-kind Jewelry

Visit us at our store in Santa Cruz!

1537 Pacific Ave #101 Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Wednesday - Sunday, 12pm - 5pm

Monday and Tuesday, Closed

Email: info@varianceobjects.com

Phone: 831-346-6758

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