Dear Survivor is an LA based fine jewelry brand founded by designer Christine Howell in 2015.

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Our collection has ranged from leather purses to fun and fine jewelry, but our purpose has always remained the same: to create beauty and prove that the consumer market can be a powerful place to create positive change. We do this through our three main tenants - empowering survivors, sustainable design, and ethical manufacturing.

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Impressions of Paris
Impressions of Paris
When you were a kid did you ever take etchings? My mom was a preschool teacher, so she was always having my brothers and I do fun things like this... Read more...
Designing Paris
Designing Paris
I’ve been a designer for many years, but somehow this feels like my first real collection. Perhaps because of the amount of time that went into it, or the attention... Read more...
Je t'aime, Paris
Je t'aime, Paris
Let me paint you a picture: It’s 9pm and the sun is just starting to set. You’re sitting on the top floor balcony of an iconic Parisian apartment, the sounds... Read more...
This is the Most Important Part of Jewelry Design
This is the Most Important Part of Jewelry Design
Let me share a pretty bold POV - I truly believe that the setting is The Most Important Part of Jewelry Design. Yep, I'm making the bold statement that the setting is just as crucial, if... Read more...
How to Curate an Ethical and Sustainable Jewelry Collection: A Step-by-Step Guide
How to Curate an Ethical and Sustainable Jewelry Collection: A Step-by-Step Guide
Building an ethical and sustainable jewelry collection is a great way to showcase your style while supporting socially responsible practices. We always say that there’s power in the consumer market,... Read more...
Every Two Years...
Every Two Years...
It’s been 2 years now since I designed my first piece of fine jewelry…and it’s wild to me how quickly this side of my business has grown.  To be honest,... Read more...
Style Guide: Sustainable Bridal Jewelry
Style Guide: Sustainable Bridal Jewelry
Being a bride or groom is a special moment in life and here at Dear Survivor, we love to imagine that the jewelry worn on that special day will forever... Read more...
Your Stories | An Ethereal & Elegant Ring for Hosanna & Eli
Your Stories | An Ethereal & Elegant Ring for Hosanna & Eli
In 2021 Dear Survivor started creating custom pieces and amongst our first clients was Eli. He wanted to commission a unique engagement ring for his special One, and we're honored... Read more...
Meet Our Designer
Meet Our Designer
Hey lovelies!  My name is Christine and I'm the designer behind Dear Survivor. I live in Los Angeles with my husband Cody and sweet dog Woody. I've run Dear Survivor... Read more...
Why I Design With Centuries In Mind
Why I Design With Centuries In Mind
Thoughts on life, death, and beautiful, lasting designs. Read more...
Introducing Blœdstone
Introducing Blœdstone
Hello beautiful people, this is Cody tapping in to share about the newest project Christine and I started last year - BLŒDSTONE (pronounced bloodstone). By now you may have heard or... Read more...
DS Diaries: Finding Balance
DS Diaries: Finding Balance
Life is ironic. This week I released a new collection that I absolutely love, but it wasn’t until we set everything live on the site that I sat back and... Read more...