Tag: jewelry
Nic Morgan of Hireth Jewelry on the power of a good skull ring
This time of year, the sheer volume of Halloween goods can make the macabre feel mundane. And yet, for those whose spooky sensibilities know no season, it can be difficult to find quality items more in the tradition of a memento mori than a winking “witch’s brew” wineglass. Enter Nic Morgan of Hireth Jewelry, a talented metalsmith creating wearable works of art primarily in silver and polished stone. Hireth’s motifs revolve around the natural world—living and dead—with a touch of the supernatural.
In Atlanta, the jewelry business is often a multigenerational affair
The pull of familial ties is strong in many industries. But in Atlanta, nowhere is this more true than in the jewelry business. Many local companies span decades and generations, often deeply rooted in their communities. Here are seven family-run Atlanta-area jewelry stores to browse.
California jewelry brand Gorjana opens first Atlanta store at Ponce City Market
Laguna Beach-based jewelry brand Gorjana recently opened its first Atlanta store at Ponce City Market. Founded in 2014 by husband-and-wife team Gorjana Reidel and Jason Griffin Reidel, the brand is a celebrity favorite—Bella Hadid, Mandy Moore, and Florence Pugh are fans—for its laid-back yet timeless solid gold and gold-plated pieces like necklaces, earrings, and bracelets.
Local jewelry phenom Machete is one to watch
Like many entrepreneurs, Jennifer J. Matchett is a serial inventor. She’s sold vintage clothing and opened a macaron bakery. But it’s her wildly successful jewelry and accessories business, Machete, which she helms out of a Marietta studio, that has won national acclaim.
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Choose Lab-Grown Diamonds for Ethically-Sourced Jewelry
Ethical consumption is a challenge faced by many of today’s shoppers. No one wants to feel as if they have contributed to ethical issues they don’t support. As a result, many shoppers choose to do their due diligence to find products and companies that support their ethical beliefs. Unfortunately, that can be challenging to do when you are searching for a diamond.
Atlanta artist Leah Smithson creates whimsical jewelry based on her surrealist paintings
“Jewelry is the perfect medium for expressing yourself,” she says. “Each piece is unique to the person who wears it; I give each one its own bend and character.”
Local Jewelry Shop: River Mint Finery
River Mint Finery, Cindy’s chic new Peachtree Battle shop, is dripping with their creations—from $58 smoky quartz studs to $325 aquamarine chokers—as well as chic accessories like Monserat De Lucca bags.
3-D printing is powering the next industrial revolution. Meet 5 of Atlanta’s innovators.
If you want to see Atlanta’s industrial future up close, come to an office park near Atlantic Station and examine a titanium plate, the size of a thumbnail, that was recently designed to correct foot deformities.
Local Find: Ink and Alloy’s globally inspired accessories
There are oodles of local companies touting handmade accessories, but Ink and Alloy—a line of globally inspired jewelry, scarves, and bags—stands out because of the veteran pros behind it.
Hot Shop: Angeliki brings authentic Greek chic to the U.S.
Since she was a kid, Angelica Tassoulas Connelly has spent summers visiting her father’s family in Greece, where in recent years she has watched the country’s arts and design movement flourish.