CRASH Jewelry is committed to creating sustainable, unisex jewelry from metal sourced from luxury automobiles, including prestigious brands like Ferrari, Aston Martin, Porsche, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Lamborghini, Audi, and Bentley. The brand was founded by Christi Schimpke, who drew inspiration for this innovative jewelry line after relocating her studio to Beverly Coachcraft, a Los Angeles body shop known for its expertise in collision repairs for late-model European cars. With a solid background in art history, Schimpke developed her passion for jewelry fabrication after taking metalsmithing courses a few years ago.

The idea for CRASH Jewelry began to take shape while Christi worked in the garage studio. Surrounded by beautiful cars passing through the shop, she became curious about the discarded metal components. After months of experimenting with cutting, bending, and sanding the scrap metal, she created the unique pieces that define CRASH Jewelry.

What sets CRASH Jewelry apart is its originality and the story behind each piece. At first glance, one might not realize that a cuff or necklace is made from remnants of a luxury automobile's hood, door, or quarter panel. However, once the source is revealed, it often sparks delight and intrigue—a reaction we cherish.

Each piece is meticulously handmade from cars that retain their original factory paint. Every item comes with a CRASH Jewelry Registration Card, which details the type of car it originated from and the date of its creation. We take immense pride in our dedication to high-quality craftsmanship and design. By repurposing luxury materials, we not only create stunning, eco-friendly jewelry but also contribute to sustainability efforts.

If you’re looking for the perfect gift for a car enthusiast, an environmentally conscious friend, or a family member who appreciates artistic jewelry with a unique backstory, CRASH Jewelry offers an exceptional and thoughtful choice.

Every piece of CRASH Jewelry begins with metal sourced from the doors, hoods, fenders, or quarter panels of luxury cars that are being replaced, including brands such as Rolls-Royce, Maserati, Audi, Mercedes, and Porsche. We carefully cut the metal into various shapes and styles, which we then rigorously sand, polish, and rivet.

To enhance our original designs, we often incorporate stainless steel from the wheel surround of a Mercedes G Wagon, giving it a distinctive hammered texture. Some designs may also include semi-precious gemstones or vintage components. Additionally, we've developed a technique using a laser engraver that vaporizes the original paint, leaving behind bare metal in certain areas. This process creates precise details that contrast the factory paint with the silver steel or aluminum.

CRASH is the sole source for this innovative jewelry—each piece is truly original. The final step in our process is to perform a last polish with detail spray before the pieces are sent to customers. All of our jewelry is completely handcrafted by artisans in our studio, located in a Los Angeles body shop.

Our products are handcrafted by artisans in Los Angeles, CA, USA, who have a passion for nice cars. Each CRASH Jewelry order is delivered in quality recycled gift boxes featuring our signature CRASH logo. Inside the box, you will find your jewelry carefully wrapped in a soft satin or muslin bag, accompanied by a CRASH Jewelry Registration Card. Our jewelry is made from either aluminum or steel alloy, depending on the car and the specific part it originated from, such as a door or a hood.

All paint used is original factory paint.