Huntington
Beach Local Girl Launches Elegant Rocker Couture Jewelry
Collection
Huntington
Beach, CA, January 8th, 2007 --- J8 Jewelry, formerly
Joey Jewelry, has come out of a 12 year retirement to
launch a new collection. J8 Jewelry is taking the art
of jewelry to a new level. Her robotic and vintage inspired
collections have a timeless elegance, yet they're edgy
enough for the toughest rocker. J8 Jewelry can be described
as an elegant rocker couture collection.
The revival
of J8 was influenced by “the need for more couture jewelry
with an underlying edginess”, Joey explains. “The high
fashion pieces created today have a lack of durability
and quality.” All J8 jewelry designs are made with faceted
glass, pearls, and sterling silver. Many couture designs
today are fabricated with plastic and base metal, however
J8 Jewelry’s Exclusively Bionic collection is one of a
kind. Each creation is hand created and uniquely woven
with steel base guitar strings and skulls. The versatile
accessories can be worn casual or black tie. Joey has
been labeled an artist rather an accessory designer.
Ms. Crabtree’s
hiatus has given her the opportunity to saturate herself
in the arts, design, and travel, with music being first
and foremost at the core of her work. A Chapman Law University
drop out with no formal design training, her raw talent
has been fueled and encouraged by musicians and artists
in the Los Angeles area. Originally formulated in 1990,
J8’s first designs were worn and designed for heavy rock
and metal artists, such as the late Randy Castillo from
Ozzy Osborn and Lenny Kravitz. Getting much of her inspiration
from the alternative band Korn, Joey believes in staying
true to her vision. The collection includes fashion pieces
for men and women that portray both the elegance of vintage
couture, as seen in her Rock Royalty collection, and modern
robotics in the Exclusively Bionic Collection.
“J8 Jewelry
rocks”, exclaims Derek Pontier from the band Great White.
Such reactions have helped influence Joey’s desire to
give back to the community as well. Currently building
the non-profit organization “Rockers for Education”, Joey
greatly believes in giving back what was so freely given
to her. Rockers for Education is a program geared toward
financially helping educate a drug free spirit. Joey has
seen a collapse in the fashion and music industry with
little tolerance or help with drug and alcohol abuse.
She plans to provide financial help as well as support.
Joey
believes fashion and music go hand in hand with each sparking
the other's passion. “As long as you have a passion for
what is true in your heart, nothing else matters”, says
Ms. Crabtree in the desire to stay true to herself. “Anyone
can wear my jewelry”, states the designer. All age groups
and social sanctions love the way they feel in J8. Truly
unique pieces for the adventurous soul, this brand holds
true to its vision.
Press
and wholesale fashion buyers: please e-mail joey@j8jewelry.com
with name and company details (including tax resale number,
and complete contact info including e-mail address).
Editors:
Hi-res photos & logos are available for download
here.
General
Public: Visit us at our online shop via: http://www.j8jewlery.com.
J8 products are also available at Queen Bee, in Newport
Beach, Ca. US
For further
information, contact:
Joey
Crabtree
J8 Jewelry
714-960-1272
joey@j8jewelry.com
http://www.j8jewlery.com
20371
Bluffside Circle #205
Huntington Beach Ca 92646