Italian Craftsmanship
There is something special about learning a craft by hand.
Our artisans were trained in the traditional craft of Italian sandal making under the guidance of the same master artisans. Some learned together in person, while others completed their training from afar. But our journey ultimately brought us together in Italy, where we refined our skills alongside the masters and immersed ourselves in the place where this craft has been shaped and passed down for generations.
Each of us has gone on to build our own sandal businesses and share this tradition with our communities in the United States. Today, we come together to bring that same craftsmanship to your event.
When you invite us to create sandals for your guests, you aren't simply giving them something to take home. You're giving them a glimpse into an Italian tradition, the opportunity to create something by hand, and a story they can carry with them long after the event ends.
A Tradition of Creativity
Long before there were Italian sandals, there was a table.
Our company began with my mother, an inventor and lifelong creative spirit who designed a unique clip-on device that could be decorated and transformed into a place card for a special table setting. She loved bringing women together to create something beautiful for the people they loved.
I learned from my mother that the things we create with our hands can become part of the memories we create with one another. My Italian sandal experiences bring women together around a new kind of craft ~ choosing colors, embellishments and details, then watching an artisan bring their creation to life.
The object has changed. The tradition has not.
It is still about women gathering, creating, connecting and leaving with something made especially for them.
Founder & Inventor
Dining Jewels
Janis
The Original Creative
Our founder and inventor, whose love of crafting and gathering women together around the table started it all.
About the Invention
Dining Jewels
A Little Piece of History
Dining Jewels, the original clip-on device my mother invented is still part of our journey and now used to create a personal touch at our events.
President & Sandal Artisan
Dining Jewels
Briget
Carrying It Forward
Inspired by my mother's creative spirit, I continue the tradition of bringing women together to make something beautiful ~ now through the art of Italian sandal making.
Made with Purpose
Where style meets awareness!
We believe that supporting a cause can be stylish. Style 5, Sandals for the Cure are inspired by the green liver cancer awareness ribbon. Our sandals are a symbol of hope and support. That’s why we pledge a portion of our proceeds to The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation, empowering efforts to raise awareness for this rare cancer.
Choosing our sandals means not only stepping out in style but also standing up for a vital cause.
Discover how you can make a stylish statement with real impact today.
