Creative Entrepreneur
Ann Chikahisa gives off an artsy, spiritual vibe, so it may surprise you that she worked in the corporate world for years before stepping into full-time jewelry design, creating bold, empowering pieces. Today, every piece of Chikahisa Studio jewelry is handmade with materials sourced from suppliers that prioritize sustainability and
Creative Entrepreneur
Have you ever felt as if your creative path was just meant to be? That’s precisely how Sonali Dixit feels about her foray into jewelry design. Growing up in Kathmandu, Nepal, a city famed for its rich artistic traditions, she was immersed in creativity practically from birth. “It’s
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Rachel Frank and Lori Berlinghof launched their handmade luxury jewelry brand, Elements Studio NYC, in 2015. With designs influenced by the earth’s elements, it’s no surprise that Rachel and Lori cast their pieces in recycled gold and only use ethically sourced stones. The design duo’s Bowie Collection
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Interview with Jewelry Artist Kaelen Van Cura Kaelen Van Cura is the artist behind Darling Marcelle, a line of unique jewelry designs. She believes art and artists make the world a better, more beautiful and happier place, and art inspires her eclectic designs. Darling Marcelle “makes bold, weird jewelry for
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As a child, Rachel Reinhardt made necklaces from her grandmother’s vintage button collection—she was drawn to the colors and loved creating. As an adult, Rachel worked in the fashion jewelry business learning the trade. But a day out with her late mother changed the course of her career.
Creative Entrepreneur
Interview with Holly Daniels Christensen Holly Daniels Christensen began making jewelry using local sand from Cape Cod, Mass., at her kitchen table—gifting the pieces to friends and family. Their enthusiastic reaction to the gifts led Holly to believe she was on to something. She soon discovered that many people
If you’ve visited Artisan Joy before, you know that we promote the work of artists, designers and makers. We also celebrate the act of creating just for fun, especially when it’s making something for friends and loved ones. So with spring just around the corner, it’s a
Creative Entrepreneur
Djennin Casab is a jewelry designer at E’lur Wrist Designs, a handmade luxury jewelry brand that celebrates African and Latin American cultures using AAA-grade gemstones and precious metals. After visiting her home country, Djennin was inspired to explore and reimagine her Mexican heritage through art, which took shape as
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In her interview, Melissa Panszi-Riebe, jewelry designer and founder of A D’Zine, shares how she evolved as a creative entrepreneur, from finding the courage to sell at craft fairs to launching a full-fledge business. Melissa creates one-of-a-kind, limited-edition jewelry using vintage, new and global pieces. Each design evokes a
Creative Entrepreneur
Jamie Batiste is the founder of Rejected Hearts Club, a fashion brand born from a mission to take a negative experience and turn it into something positive. Rejected Hearts Club features handcrafted necklaces, bracelets, earrings, cufflinks and clothing. Her designs have been featured in Vogue, Essence, New York Fashion Week
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Peggy Li is the founder of Peggy Li, a woman-, Asian American- and Pacific Islander-owned jewelry brand. You may have spotted her designs on television, including “Arrow,” “Dead to Me,” “The Vampire Diaries,” “Private Practice,” “Witches of East End,” “Riverdale, “New Girl” and other hit shows. Peggy Li’s handmade
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After immigrating to the United States from Greece in 2019, Vicky Gkarmiri launched Next Door Goddess, a brand of limited-edition statement jewelry pieces inspired by her homeland. Though designing jewelry had been her passion for many years, Vicky’s decision to start Next Door Goddess wasn’t an easy one.
July 2021 or Earlier
Have you ever met someone who instantly makes you feel happy? Artist, photographer, maker and content creator Jaclyn Altieri is one of those people. So if you could use a dose of joy, definitely check out her Instagram. I met Jaclyn in real life around 2012, and I was drawn