About

How Paleta came to be
In early 2015 I began working for Far Fetched Jewelry in Sebastopol, California. While there, I had the privilege of working closely with a talented group of artisans located in Taxco, Mexico; a historic town known for its silver mining. As a team, we collaborated on the creation, design, and production of mixed-metal jewelry, which was meticulously handcrafted by the artisans according to my specifications. Beginning in 2020, the company underwent several changes, closing the Sebastopol location, then the wholesale division and eventually the design department.

While seeking out a new career path I could not let go of my connection to the artisans, whom I had built a special working relationship with. I had met their families, spent time with them in their workshops and was always astonished by their craftsmanship. With the encouragement of friends and family I decided to start Paleta and slowly build a boutique jewelry brand, showcasing the artisan skills from Mexico combined with my designs of lovely treasures from our world.

I hope you will enjoy wearing these little works of art.

Thank you for visiting Paleta!

Jessie Hollibaugh