A note from our founder

“For me, jewelry represents some of my most cherished possessions, things I’ve collected over the years or were given to me by loved ones. After being a fine jewelry designer for a decade, I realized that most of the pieces I truly wanted to own, were out of my means. So, I decided to create a new kind of jewelry brand - one with beautifully hand cut stones, fabrications that carefully hug your body’s curves and bold modern designs that you’ll look forward to wearing everyday. 

Cali Hellerman is a love letter to collectors, searching the world for things that spark joy.”

Cali

About Cali

Cali's love affair with sparkle and jewelry was ignited at an early age. She always loved to be fabulous and craft with her hands. After attending business school Cali decided to apply to the Fashion Institute of Technology's Jewelry Design program. During her second year of school she assisted the jewelry design team at Marc by Marc Jacobs and soon after graduation, Cali was hired by acclaimed designer Lorraine Schwartz to join her design team.

Working with such a powerhouse team at Lorraine Schwartz, Cali was able to contribute to some of the most iconic red carpet moments, and develop her own design language and identity. Since then she has worked for an incredible group of jewelry companies, including: Mociun, Jennifer Behr, Emily P. Wheeler, Jimmy Boi, and most recently, Cali was a part of creating the first lab grown diamond collection for global brand Swarvoski.

After nearly a decade of designing for other brands, in 2024 Cali started her namesake label, Cali Hellerman.

Our Product Principles

Custom Cut Stones

At Cali Hellerman, we only use custom crafted stones, fabricated by the world’s best lapidaries. Our Zirconias are hand cut to mimic antique and old mine diamonds. Our lab grown emeralds are produced in cushion and geometric cuts to emulate high jewelry mined emeralds.

After working with some of the finest diamonds and gemstones in the world, Cali wanted to bring the unique artistry and thoughtful mechanics of high jewelry to life in a way that’s never been accessible to everyday, modern women.

Clean Modern Design

We make pieces that are clean, modern and bold. Each one is designed to enhance even your most casual looks and add a bit of effortless glam to your everyday life. From simple daily staples to subtle statements, our collections were created both for fun and functionality.

HIGH JEWELRY FABRICATION

After designing jewelry for the world's elite, Cali’s here to bring that same level of craftsmanship to your jewelry box. We make careful considerations in everything that we do. Each piece is intentionally created with the utmost design integrity. We pour over each detail, from how our studs lay on your earlobes like pillows to the custom hinges that allow our necklaces to fall nicely on your neck.