Real gems. The real look.
Genuine gemstones, hand-set in 24k gold plate by the house of Swoboda. Los Angeles, since 1963.
Sixty years of the real look.
LimitedReissues
This is not costume jewelry. Every piece is a limited reissue of an original Swoboda design, set with stones that get harder to find every year.
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From the original molds
Nate owns the Swoboda name and designs. Each piece is a limited reissue, made from the original molds and set by hand in Los Angeles.
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Stones that are running out
Natural coral, opal and precious gems are harder to source every year. Every stone is natural, so no two pieces are exactly alike.
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Prices that follow the stones
As the stones get scarcer, prices go up. A piece you love today may cost more the next time it is made — if it is made again.
Made to be worn, kept and passed down — with lifetime repairs from Nate’s workshop.
Shop the collectionFrom theArchive
“When Hollywood stars wanted elegant jewelry with the real look, they didn’t always reach for diamonds. They sought out this new look of genuine gemstone jewelry that gave the appearance of precious jewelry at a costume jewelry price.”
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