The Faces of CUSTOM FINE JEWELRY Jack Hood Jewelers, Inc. Jack Hood and Kelli Hood PHOTO CREDIT: BUTTERFLIES OF HOPE PHOTOGRAPHY
F or 50 years, Kelli Hood and her family have helped clients celebrate life’s most meaningful moments through custom fine jewelry. At Jack Hood Jewelers, every piece is designed and created in-house, continuing a legacy that began when Kelli’s father, Jack Hood, taught himself gemstone faceting while serving in the Air Force. Today, Kelli carries on that tradition, combining generations of craftsmanship with modern technology and design. From engagement rings, anniversary gifts and non-traditional class rings to redesigned heirloom pieces, she enjoys helping cli- ents transform treasured memories into wearable works of art. One of her favorite
services involves preserving loved ones’ handwriting in custom jewelry, creating deeply personal keepsakes. What sets Jack Hood Jewelers apart is its fully in-house process. From design and casting to stone setting and finishing, nothing leaves the store. Clients can re- view digital renderings, view 3D-printed models, and collaborate directly with Kelli throughout the design process. Serving multiple generations of families is one of the business’s greatest honors. Kelli now creates jewelry for the children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren of her father’s original customers, building on relationships that span decades.
As Jack Hood Jewelers celebrates its 50th anniversary, the company is also launching its new FREEDOM Collection in honor of America’s 250th anniversary. Designed and handcrafted in Louisiana, the collection features patriotic-inspired pieces showcasing sapphires, rubies and diamonds in the colors of the American flag. The collection also pays tribute to Jack Hood’s military service and the fam- ily’s enduring commitment to American craftsmanship. For more information, call us at (225) 928-2529 or visit hoodjewelers.com , or stop by 14395 Greenwell Springs Rd., Ste. D, Greenwell Springs, LA 70739. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram @jackhoodjewelers.
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