KRIS NATIONS Rings. Founded in 2012, Kris Nations Jewelry is a women's fashion jewelry company based on the California coast, south of San Francisco, in Half Moon Bay, CA. All of their jewelry is handmade by local artists in Half Moon Bay, CA using recycled metals, purchased from eco-friendly refiners and manufacturers. They use artisanal techniques to create jewelry using methods that are non-toxic and require low energy. Made in the USA. Brass