Unique heirloom quality jewelry handmade in NYC
In 1995 I was in a boring job and was desperate for some creative challenges where I could use my hands. I took myself to the local art school but the pottery class I was interested in was full. Hmm. The only thing left was a metalsmithing class. So I hammered my heart out and have never looked back. I still have what looks like a tin-can I forged from copper sitting on my jewelry bench. It reminds me how close I came to missing out on my true calling as a jeweler. You won't find anything mass-produced here, it all starts with my own heart and hands and is ethically handcrafted in my NYC studio.
I'm so thankful every day to be able to do what I love to pay my bills. I'm grateful to the Etsy community and my clients for always supporting me.
To me being an ethical company is more than just the materials I use, it’s about mindset. Metalicious is an eco-conscious company so I use reclaimed/recycled fine metals and ethically sourced gemstones in my work. I also use green practices in running my business as much as possible from the copy paper I use to the recyclable shipping mailers. I hire local artists and businesses to help the economy in my community and together we create a business that gives back. Each year I donate a percent of my profits to City Harvest, a local organization that brings healthy, free food to the communities in NYC that need it the most. As a wife and mom, raising 2 boys in the city, I work hard to leave as small a footprint in the ecosystem as I can and hope I can be a positive example for my kids for a better future.
Jewelry is my true passion, I love creating things that bring joy to people, that represent milestones, that make people laugh. Working with people to make jewelry that brings them joy makes my work complete. Having created a small business that can give back and stand for something other than making stuff for the sake of stuff is what it’s all about for me.
Want to learn more about the metals that I use? I wrote a nerdy article about it: https://metalicious.com/blogs/expertise/choosing-the-right-metal-for-your-ring
Need advice about starting your own shop? Here are some articles I've contributed to in the Etsy seller's handbook: https://blog.etsy.com/en/?s=metalicious&submit=Search
Want a tour of my studio? I'm the last one featured here: https://blog.etsy.com/en/2013/studio-visits-new-york-edition/
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