About Us

Jess, founder of It’s Just Jess, wearing one of her hand-tied silk scarf necklaces with silver heart pendant and holding her cat

A Little Pattern. A Lot of Heart.

It's Just Jess began with a gift. On a trip to Wimberley, Texas, Jess was looking for a birthday present for her cousin-in-law when something in a local shop sparked an idea: what if a beautiful scarf could become a necklace? Back home in Houston, she started tying colorful prints by hand and finishing each one with a heart pendant. She started gifting them to her close friends, who then had their other close friends ask about them to buy...and then It's Just Jess was born.

That friend-to-friend spirit is still at the center of everything. Every necklace is named after a real friend or customer, from The Audrey to The Whitney, and comes with a short, affectionate story about the woman behind the name. Each one begins with a newly sourced scarf chosen for its color, print and personality, then is knotted by hand and finished with our signature heart pendant in gold, silver, and more. Some favorites return, and others are made only in small quantities, so if one feels especially like you (or like someone you love), don't overthink it.

These necklaces are made for real life: easy to wear, but never boring. Add one to a white tee, a crisp blouse or a favorite dress, and consider the outfit finished. With Boston roots, a Houston home and a little Hill Country inspiration, It's Just Jess is about collected style that is polished and handmade, simple with something unexpected.