Great jewelry isn't just beautiful.

A co-worker introduced me to Jan and Christian Heller Gallery over 20 years ago when I was shopping for an engagement ring. We collaborated on a custom design that was flawlessly executed and she created matching wedding bands. Over the years, I've regularly purchased art and jewelry from her collections of commissioned and vintage pieces and worked with her on several custom designs. The pricing is reasonable, the workmanship is superb, the jewels are dazzling, and every piece has been completed on time. I continue to work with and trust Jan even though I live thousands of miles from the gallery—it's been a truly wonderful experience.

~ Ken M.

Though I didn't have a close relationship with my mother-in-law, the jewelry she left behind was appreciated and understood by Jan Christensen-Heller. Jan's curiosity about the material world and the rituals and ways we save important keepsakes has changed my orientation to giving and getting gifts. Jan is an appreciator of people and things and in that order—she takes delight in helping others to make something new out of something old without losing the original integrity of the piece. She adapted hat pins and miniature playing cards and necklaces from another era—making new adornments/jewelry that can be worn rather than simply sitting in a drawer. Jan sees potential and thoughtfully finds ways to realize concepts from the sparks of an idea all the way through beautiful completion.

~ Jane G.

For 32 years I've had the pleasure of being both a client and a friend of Jan's. She designed my wedding ring and many other beautiful pieces of jewelry for me and fixed others I thought were beyond repair. Jan is the most talented, honest, and reliable jeweler I have ever worked with, and she is also the most wonderful Grandmother to my dog, Ernie. She has been spoiling him for 15 years and me for three decades. Thank you, Jan!

~ Peggy K.

I met Jan over 15 years ago and have enjoyed working with her on multiple jewelry pieces. She has helped me with design ideas, material selection, repairs, and re-design of some older jewelry. In addition, I have found nice jewelry in her collection. Jan is creative, respectful, and has good advice. I have referred family members to her as well. I look forward to our next collaboration.

~ Sabine

Jan has created my most cherished pieces and has done the same for many of my friends. In the 20 years I have known her Jan has advised on what family heirlooms were best suited for repurposing and which were better left as is. Sentimental family jewelry left unworn for decades is now cherished and worn, bringing great joy. She has met the challenge of designing bracelets, rings, and necklaces based on an idea or just one stone, even elk ivory. She is also a master at finding special vintage jewelry and unusual stones, such as Montana sapphires.

~ Roberta K.

Jan brings deep expertise, a wide range of contacts, and a wonderful design sense to bear on every project. She really listens to what clients are looking for and does her best to produce it for them.

~ Mary Jean H.

I have been working with Jan Christiansen Heller professionally for over 30 years in a number of capacities. As a graduate gemologist and a wholesale colored stone dealer, I had a wonderful relationship with Jan, she bought colored stones, pearls, and gemstone beads. I watched her create beautiful pieces with them. Later I worked with her as a part-time salesperson at Christensen Heller Gallery. She is professional, working with each and every client to create something special. She listens carefully, comes up with possible ideas, and works with the client throughout the project to assure that their vision matched what was being made and turned out to their satisfaction. Always she strives for high-quality, well-made jewelry pieces at the best price possible. She is an honest and very creative person. I highly recommend her work.

~ Timo N.

I have worked with Jan Christensen-Heller for over ten years as a jewelry appraiser. Jan has consistently shown the following traits: a wonderful rapport with clients, an excellent design eye, a keen knowledge of various gemstones including rare and obscure, and a very high degree of quality control over the jewelry that she produces or sells. I would recommend her to jewelry clients and collectors who want items that have been sourced ethically and with a discerning eye for quality.

~ Sandra S.