About Bien-aimé

Born and raised in the heart of the Midwest, CJ Johnson, owner and designer of Bien-aimé, grew up with a passion for creating beautiful things. As a child, she learned from her mother how to knit and sew, and how to appreciate all things vintage, especially jewelry. CJ took her first jewelry class at age 15 and fell in love. She went on to earn a BFA in Jewelry and Metalsmithing from the Rhode Island School of Design. For almost two decades, she has worked as a designer for jewelry companies on the East Coast and in the Midwest, most recently as Senior Designer at Silpada. CJ has traveled extensively in her career, observing the fashion and style of women from different countries and these experiences have shaped her design aesthetic. Based in Kansas City, Bien-aimé offers KC centric pieces as well as vintage inspired fine and fashion jewelry. Read their story