Hi! I’m Char-Leen Christy-Rose.
Yes, hyphens and all. A creative soul turned jewelry designer who took the long way home to find my passion.
Say hi if you see my booth at an event, or contact me here with any questions!
Growing up, creativity was my outlet. Journaling, painting and crafting were everyday rituals thanks to my mom, who often demanded my siblings and I produce something artistic before we could play outside.
Paints and poems, packed away.
But at 14, I packed away the paints and poems. It felt like being “smart” was the only way out of Oakland. I chased academic success hard: working through leadership internships, volunteering with community service endeavors and ultimately graduating from UC Berkeley.
I dove into the corporate world after grad, bouncing through roles in marketing, tech, education and entertainment across Los Angeles. Always trying to feel “settled” but never quite fulfilled.
Somewhere along the way, I convinced myself that creativity couldn’t coexist with a “real” career.
Then came 2020.
With the world paused, I had my first real chance to slow down. I realized how disconnected I felt from joy, from me. I craved something of my own, something creative. So I bought beads on Amazon and used YouTube to teach myself how to make bracelets. And, surprisingly, what started as a quiet experiment turned into something bigger.
To build my confidence, I worked a job at a jewelry kiosk in the mall, learning everything I could about the industry. I realized there was space for something fresh: high-quality crystal jewelry with a fashion-forward edge, where customers could collaborate and co-create designs unique to them.
I fell in love with crystals, metals and the magic of turning raw materials into wearable art.
Hustle and heart.
Today, I’m the founder of Crystal Rose Collections, a brand born from the tension between hustle and heart. Every bracelet I design is handcrafted with intention, using gold-filled metals and real, vibrant crystals to reflect my customers’ individual energy, style and story. Every piece is handcrafted and shipped nationwide from Los Angeles.
I took the long way back to creativity and I think that journey is what makes this brand so special and meaningful to me now. Thank you for being here and supporting something built from my heart. 🌹