Photos: August opens in West Hollywood

Bill Hermsen owns August, which is a re-imagining of the boutique jewelry shop Arp. (Katie Falkenberg / Los Angeles Times)

June 20, 2014 1:09 PM PT

Months after jewelry shop Arp closed, co-owner Bill Hermsen re-created the store on his own, as part jewelry boutique and part designer houseware store.

Hermsen, left, speaks with a customer as another looks through the jewelry selection. The oak and bronze cabinetry in the store was designed by Hermsen. (Katie Falkenberg / Los Angeles Times)

August showcases eight artisanal jewelry lines exclusive to the store. These earrings are designs by famed jeweler Ted Muehling. (Katie Falkenberg / Los Angeles Times)

Gabriella Kiss, whose earrings are shown here, is another one of the artists whose jewelry is available at August. (Katie Falkenberg / Los Angeles Times)