Jessica Kagan Cushman

Jessica Kagan Cushman is an independent jewelry and accessories designer.

Early life Cushman was born on April 7, 1958, in New York City. Her father, Vladimir Kagan, was a German-born furniture designer considered an early pioneer of modern American design. Her mother, Erica Wilson, was an innovative British embroidery designer who was known as “the Julia Child of needlework.” Cushman graduated from Smith College with a BA in Art History. She resides in Redding, Connecticut, with her husband Bill Cushman.

Career Jewelry and accessories After learning scrimshaw from her father and embroidery from her mother, and in numerous other magazines, such as Vogue (UK), Elle, People and InStyle.

Inscribed bracelets In 2007, Cushman began hand-engraving fossilized woolly mammoth tusk bangles with whimsical pop culture sayings. Barneys New York was the first store to offer the line. as well as cuffs featuring zodiac constellations in crystals on black resin.

Honors In 2012, Cushman was named one of three rising star finalists by Fashion Group International in the category of fine jewelry.