The Discerning Eye

More than three decades ago, Jan Christensen-Heller opened her eponymous gallery on College Avenue in Oakland to share the stunning jewelry and other treasures she had collected around the world and brought home to California. The elegant storefront soon became home for rotating exhibits by select artists and artisans from across the Bay Area, as well as for those who appreciate the beautiful and well-made. You didn’t drop in just to buy a necklace or adapt a ring—you came for a discussion and the experience of elegance, culture, and new ideas.

Evolving with the times, the brick-and-mortar is gone, but the spirit continues here online. Browse some of the exquisite artifacts curated by a discerning eye.

If you have any questions, you can contact Jan directly at jan@christensenheller.com.