Cheryl Dufault Trunk Show at SeeSaw Boutique
By Abby Montanez and Victoria Keenan
With no formal background in design or jewelry craftsmanship, Cheryl Dufault set out to do one thing: create pieces that carry a story within them. Combining her American-Indian background with an earthy and organic aesthetic, each piece of jewelry is manufactured in the United States and is composed of various materials found around the world, the likes of Thailand, Nepal, India, and Africa. From incorporating 100 year old African wedding rings and medicine pouches, to deer antlers from a Cherokee tribe in Oklahoma, Dufault’s designs highlight and respect the beauty of tradition and preservation.


Designer Cheryl Dufault (left) with SeeSaw Boutique Owner Gina Curko (right)
Dufault herself is based in Huntington Beach, California, but her products can be found in boutiques and stores across the U.S., as well as internationally in Australia, Canada, Greece, Japan, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the UK. They are also available online through her website, Cheryl Dufault Designs. Locally, she sells her pieces at SeeSaw Boutique in Tenafly, where she recently had a trunk show showcasing necklaces, rings, bracelets, and home jewelry, which can be laid out around books, mirrors, in the center of tablescapes, etc. At the trunk show, Dufault gave VUE an inside look at her pieces and the passion she has for her company.
When asked why Dufault chose to use materials from places such as Africa and India, she explained that she has always been fascinated by earthy colors and the sourcing of raw materials. “I tend to be more organic than girly in my designs and I just feel that the history of the pieces is meant to be passed on. You get a chance to continue someone’s journey.” Dufault’s designs allow her clients the unique opportunity to connect to the history and people within a specific culture, on both a spiritual and physical level, and by wearing one of her pieces, you can have a part of history around your neck or wrist, and carry on a story for many years to come.
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