About ASTALI

ASTALI Jewelry is designed and handmade by Los Angeles-based creator, Shannon De Jong. Since her childhood in rural Iowa, she has been collecting and repurposing found objects. She eventually began to customize jewelry and would find ways to turn just about any small object into an adornment. Although self-taught, Shannon made her way from jewelry production, to sample-making, to design, and then on to management of both design and production teams for other designers. All the while she kept a home studio to refine her skills and experiment with the raw materials she loved most. ASTALI became a full-time endeavor in the fall of 2008 and has been building a loyal following ever since. Shannon draws design inspiration equally from natural history museums and flea markets, culminating in a highly tactile line of accessories that feature natural elements + an antique soul. This line is a celebration of the timeless beauty and wonder of the natural world as well as the marks we leave upon it. ASTALI is committed to small-batch, sustainable, slow fashion - pieces that are built to last, with an emphasis on enduring style over fleeting trends. Shannon prides herself on attention to every detail, making her unique wares worth waiting for. The results are true conversation pieces.Read their story