Acanthus
Nicole Mciver has a background in two-dimensional studio art and art history. Her passion for hand-crafting personal adornment is rooted in her fascination with precious historical objects. She continues to find inspiration in everything from the decorative foliage found in the margins of illuminated manuscripts, to the secret symbolism of Victorian mourning jewelry. Nichole is a self-taught maker and Acanthus is hand-made by her in her home studio in Central Minnesota.
Communion By Joy
Communion - noun. The act of sharing one's thoughts and emotions with another or others; intimate converse
I have been sculpting jewelry for over 10 years. I have always loved art since I was a child. I studied some art history in college and dabbled in painting and drawing. My calling for jewelry design came when I worked at an art gallery and realized that I wanted to be the artist. After working in a gallery, I decided it was time to tap into my own artistic side. I started taking lost-wax carving classes at night and I was hooked! I loved the idea of being able to sculpt anything I wanted.
My inspiration comes from nature and the mystery behind the veil of life. This is a feeling I try to capture with my designs. When I give my attention to the life around me inspiration follows. I love ritual and symbolism. I find my inspiration communing with the spirit in nature, animals and people. I love to make jewelry that carries an energy of inner-strength and contains the power from the design or the stones I set into them.
I keep my creative fire going by connecting to people and their stories.
I feel souls who wear my jewelry have a strong sense of self and portray that in their style. They consist of beings who have a penchant for art, travel and the spirit of life. These souls accentuate their look with conversational pieces of jewelry. The Communion wearer is a lover and collector of jewelry, who connects emotionally to the pieces they buy.
I feel my brand empowers strength with feminine elegance. It is modern vintage with a touch of bohemian flair.
I meditate before creating my designs and allow myself to be used as a creative vessel. All pieces are ethically sourced made from recycled gold, slightly one-of-a-kind and unique.
DEFORREST FINE JEWELRY
DeForrest Fine’s entrancing visual aesthetic is rooted in Rachelle’s lifelong fascination with tarot cards and occult literature. Motifs of astronomy, botany, ancient myths and feminine power appear throughout her collection, filling each piece with magic and mysticism. From her first metalsmithing class at age 19, jewelry-making was part of her world. On a journey to master the craft, she earned countless certifications and got hands-on experience working as a bench jeweler for a major online jewelry retailer. With a distinctly original style and a longing to create something of her own, DeForrest Fine was born.
Devon Paige Mc Cleary Jewelry
Sold for many years at Barneys New York and worn by celebrities including Elton John and Madonna, McCleary’s jewelry reflected her love of different ethnic cultures and spiritual heritages. Her exuberant personality and generosity also epitomized her beliefs.
McCleary was known for diamond-studded gold Maltese cross pendants, but her jewelry incorporated many relics and talismans, from evil eyes to crystal orbs, rosary beads, charms and guardian angels.
Eve Jewelry LA
"Boho-chic" is defined as taking the eccentric, flowy, and retro aspects of the bohemian movement in giving them a modern spin " Originally from Paris, I now reside in Los Angeles, crafting unique jewelry pieces for you.
All the pieces are handcrafted in our studio in LA.
Our collections combine old enamel technique and precious stones with recycled and refined 14k & 18k Gold, ranging from light to statement pieces, each carrying a magical touch."We are combining Antique Enamel and Precious stones using recycled and refined 18k & 14k Gold.
Each piece has been consciously sourced and created to make its wearer feel at her most confident essence.
J. Fields JewelrY
I'm drawn to the symbolism, memories, and earth energy in jewelry. My designs are inspired by the ancient and ethereal, with nature and the sky as my constant muses. Sustainable products are an important focus, and my goal is to make lasting jewelry for everyday wear.
I started my journey as a gold and silversmith at the Creative Metalworks School of Design in Kensington, MD in 2011. After moving to San Francisco, I continued taking courses at the Hunter's Point Shipyard Artists' Community,
and finally set up a home studio in 2017. My workshop is where I can continually return to dig deep into my creativity. My passion for jewelry-making continues to endure as I am always striving to learn new methods in my craft.
Jack + G
JACK + G is a design studio producing fine jewelry in Brooklyn, NY. The collection consists of solid gold and sterling silver pieces with clean lines and delicate forms. Simple and sometimes edgy, perfect for everyday wear. “We are fascinated by jewelry worn in unique unexpected ways, and how it complements the human body.”
Custom engagement and bridal pieces showcase the breadth of their collective design aesthetic. Originally trained in industrial design and mechanical engineering, Gretchen and Jack pull from their experiences designing for the custom architectural hardware and furniture industry. “We draw inspiration from our education, experiences and surroundings incorporating function, texture, and ergonomics in every piece. “
Julie Cristello Jewelry
Precious + Primitive Acent + Modern Rich + Minimal Textured + Clean
Based in San Francisco, California, Julie Cristello Jewelry is the amalgamation of a lifetime of creative daydreaming, sketching, learning and observing. JCJ’s mission is to bring open-minded women and men confidence, power and joy through tribal, organic, modern talismans created using ethically-sourced materials with deep respect for a healthy planet. The time-worn feel and raw femininity of her jewelry resounds with the modern, confident, soulful woman.
Having been a maker and seller of jewelry for the past decade, her pieces are locally designed, cast and hand-made in small quantities. They run the material gamut from 18k gold, sterling silver and diamonds to hand-carved wood and natural leathers.
Lilika Fine Jewelry
I began making jewelry during an extended holiday in the artistic enclave of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. After leaving, I continued to taking jewelry lessons when I moved to Asia. In the bustling of Hong Kong I created a pieces inspired by this vibrant city; lanterns, festivals, markets, etc. Upon returning to my native Montreal, I founded my brand Lilika Fine Jewelry and launched my website. Inspiration for Lilika Fine Jewelry comes from my Greek heritage, my time living in Asia and the landscape of my native Canada.
Lindsey Allen Jewelry
Lindsey grew up in the Pacific Northwest. For as long as she can remember, she’s been tinkering with bits and bobbles to create jewelry. Like many fellow jewelers, beading was the gateway into her refined craft. College led her to the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles, and eventually New York City, where she had a successful career in the fashion design industry. She always knew jewelry was her true calling, and in 2016 she decided to take the leap and follow her true passions of creating her own line of unique, predominantly one of a kind jewels. Lindsey works primarily in lost wax casting, making each piece lovingly created for the stone that is being showcased. Lindsey hand casts each of her settings to beautifully house nature's hardest and most durable stones—like diamonds and sapphires—among many other precious gems.
Lindsey currently lives and works in Boulder, CO with her husband and two pups. The pandemic brought on the urge to get a little closer to family and the great outdoors. When not working away in her studio, she can be found cooking, snowboarding, fishing, or hiking in the nearby forests she now gets to call home.
maura green jewelry
Maura Green knows that jewelry can be deeply personal, and she creates her pieces "to endure, to transcend, to celebrate, to remember, to protect, to shine." Maura has her inspiration when creating a piece, but the wearer's intention and perspective is what activates the pieces, brings them to life, and makes them meaningful.
A trained bench jeweler, designer, and longtime NYC resident- Maura’s obsession with jewelry and adornment began early. As a very young girl, Maura's father would bring her "antiquing" with him on Sundays- while her dad admired large-scale furniture and art, Maura migrated towards the little sparkly odds.
METal Atelier
Metal Atelier exists to create honest rock and roll jewelry with gritty updates to classic silhouettes inspired by the beauty of aged and patinated materials and the chaos of punk shows.
The jewelry of Metal Atelier explores a perception of beauty that is imperfect and transient- essentially Japanese Wabi Sabi- with a modern punk rock aesthetic. We believe in the beauty that lies below the surface of what appears to be blemished. All of our collections are left slightly rough, showing the imperfections of the hand of the maker and giving each piece its own individual personality.
We believe in the power of objects created through individual handwork and that how something is made is just important as how it looks. Jewelry should have a face and not a factory behind it. All of our collections are studio produced in a cozy studio in the shadow of the former Berlin Wall.
Metal Atelier was founded in its current form in Berlin, Germany in 2018 by Anna Butwell. For eight years, Anna produced jewelry while also maintaining a career in the film industry in New York City. In 2017, she decided to take the leap and focus solely on Metal Atelier. Seeking to change both career and perspective, Anna sold most of her worldly possessions, and moved to Berlin, Germany with all of her tools, a few pairs of snakeskin pumps, and not much else.
Anna quickly found a home for herself and Metal Atelier in Volksluxus, a goldsmith collective and art gallery in the Kreuzberg neighborhood, where all collections are produced.
Moonspun Jewelry
It is the piece that you simply must put on, the one that moves with you when you live and breathe and dance. I create these personal power talismans, engagement rings and wedding bands with pure gold, intention, and magic.
Moonspun jewelry is simple, beautiful, fine jewelry alive with spirit.
I'd love to make some Moonspun Magic with you .
Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday is a female-founded and owned goldsmith studio in Saint Petersburg, Florida specializing in rings of intention with silhouettes inspired by the spiritual architecture of Italy and motifs inspired by the tropical flora of Saint Petersburg.
Palm Sunday rings are all designed and fabricated in house by Lauren Jennings, a Parsons School Of Design graduate. Lauren believes that our hands are our most sacred tools as they craft our dreams into reality and signal our emotions into gestures. We should therefore choose with intention what we place on our palms as rings can become our most personal of possessions, rarely removed from our person.
Palm Sunday rings are made with 14k or 18k gold and carefully selected gemstones each imbued with its own story and symbolism. Capsule collections are released bi-annually with bespoke ordering available for clients searching for a unique piece that incorporates their own story into their future heirloom.
Sarah Swell Jewelry
Sarah Greenberg, the designer behind Sarah Swell, creates timeless hand-hewn jewelry in precious metals. Using ancient techniques and drawing inspiration from nature, art and history, Sarah’s jewelry reflects a refined yet organic sensibility.
Our work is crafted in recycled sterling silver and recycled 14k and 18k gold. Most often, you’ll find us using diamonds as our stone of choice. We value them for their symbolism, durability, unmatched sparkle and unique natural color options. While we do often work with traditional white diamonds, we’re known for using rose cuts, salt & pepper diamonds and unique shapes and colors of natural diamonds.
Siri Hansdotter JEWELRY
Siri Hansdotter began Hansdotter Jewelry in 2011. A wax artist and goldsmith, Siri carves each piece by hand the old-fashioned way using simple tools and lost wax casts using ancient techniques of fire and centrifuge.
Inspired by rituals of adornment and storytelling in metal, her work is sculptural, textural, and incites a tactile and visceral experience for the collector. With luxurious weight in gold, her collection is designed for comfortable, effortless wear, heirloom jewelry made to last a lifetime and beyond.
Each piece is carefully crafted to order by Siri in her studio in Petaluma, CA, and cast locally by Jena Hounshell in Santa Rosa, CA.
the garrison jewelry
Rachel Garrison is a full-time artist and goldsmith working in precious metals and gemstones in her studio in West Los Angeles. She's enamored by art and ornamentation that balances both charming and macabre themes while exuding refined, sophisticated luxury.
She grew up in the mountains of northern Arizona where she met a pivotal instructor who introduced her to the world of jewelry and adornment, and then moved to San Francisco to attend and graduate from San Francisco Art Institute with a BFA in painting and sculpture.
After a professional career working in advertising, she enthusiastically returned to her true passion of creating fine jewelry.
For the last several years she has focused her practice on the study of jewelry history, traditional fabrication methods, and designing playfully evocative work that sparks joy and intrigue.
The Sacred Order
After obtaining her bachelor of arts degree in Drawing and Painting, Wendy began working in the fashion industry as a textile designer and creative team leader. This career offered ample travel opportunities around the globe in search of inspirational objects, places and experiences that could be applied to her work. For Wendy, the highlights of these trips were foreign flea markets where old treasures and rare oddities abound! Peeking into cabinets of mysterious bits of personal histories was thrilling. Each of these objects felt like a small exquisite time capsule, full of sentiment and nostalgia. Her passion for jewelry was ignited and in it she found her preferred medium for personal expression and creativity.
Originally based in the San Francisco Bay Area, The Sacred Order moved north to the greener pastures of Sonoma County in 2019. Wendy continues to draw inspiration from time worn antiques, sacred symbols and the alchemy of nature. She lives with her incredibly talented life-partner, their feisty son, a bearded dragon and a grumpy faced dog.
