
Announcement
Unique intricate jewelry with a mix of historic ornament and ancient vibes all handcrafted in my studio in the heart of Florence Italy.
Each piece comes packaged in a beautiful little handmade pouch and giftbox ready for the person you love most, or just to spoil yourself. And have no fear! shipping from Italy is quicker and easier than you think. It's usually at your doorstep within a week. Thank you and happy shopping!
***Attention lovely clients in the U.S! ***
I have a shipper in Michigan with a collection of stock ready to ship to those living in the States, making it quicker and easier to get your treasures. All orders will be shipped using Priority Mail so your package will be at your doorstep within 2/3 days!
Such an honor to be featured in this lovely “Locals I love” series by Girl in Florence here: https://girlinflorence.com/2020/02/24/locals-i-love-meet-artisan-joy-franklin/
Join my fan page on Facebook to stay updated: http://www.facebook.com/athousandjoys
and on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athousandjoys/
Thank you for stopping in. Check back again soon, as I add new goodies often. Enjoy!
Announcement
Unique intricate jewelry with a mix of historic ornament and ancient vibes all handcrafted in my studio in the heart of Florence Italy.
Each piece comes packaged in a beautiful little handmade pouch and giftbox ready for the person you love most, or just to spoil yourself. And have no fear! shipping from Italy is quicker and easier than you think. It's usually at your doorstep within a week. Thank you and happy shopping!
***Attention lovely clients in the U.S! ***
I have a shipper in Michigan with a collection of stock ready to ship to those living in the States, making it quicker and easier to get your treasures. All orders will be shipped using Priority Mail so your package will be at your doorstep within 2/3 days!
Such an honor to be featured in this lovely “Locals I love” series by Girl in Florence here: https://girlinflorence.com/2020/02/24/locals-i-love-meet-artisan-joy-franklin/
Join my fan page on Facebook to stay updated: http://www.facebook.com/athousandjoys
and on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athousandjoys/
Thank you for stopping in. Check back again soon, as I add new goodies often. Enjoy!
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Reviews
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Samantha on Apr 27, 2022
5 out of 5 starsGorgeous! More beautiful in person! Joy is a great artist!
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Betty on Apr 9, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThank you for doing such an exceptional job with the necklace. The care that you used in creating and wrapping the necklace is outstanding. I would highly recommend you and hope to buy from you again. Again, thank you, greatly appreciated.
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Nina on Apr 5, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThe earrings are absolutely gorgeous and I wear them all the time! Moreover, Joy was a pleasure to work with and she even wrote me the sweetest birthday message, as I got them as a present for my 30th. They're beautifully crafted and I adore them - thanks so much Joy!!
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Samantha on Mar 24, 2022
5 out of 5 starsGORGEOUS!!! Exactly what I wanted!! Beyond thrilled with this piece! Very friendly seller!
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elisegtaylor on Mar 19, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI love this ring. I got it to go with another ring (and pendant!!) I already had from this shop. The overseas shipping took awhile, but totally worth the wait!
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Sobia on Mar 6, 2022
5 out of 5 starsJoy was a pleasure to work with. My original custom order required a tweak and she was able to make the updates quickly with clear communication throughout the process. The earrings themselves are beautiful and great quality as well.
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Maria on Mar 3, 2022
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful necklace with a lovely Arabesque design. Absolutely love the mixed-metals look and the attention to detail on my piece; it’s exactly what I was looking for. A high quality, unique item that would look great on it’s own or layer nicely with other necklaces. Very, very happy with my purchase!
About AThousandJoys
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so blessed to be right in the heart of this Renaissance city amongst traditional Florentine artisans
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Polishing a ring before engraving the detail and setting the stone.
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Engraving the final touches before setting the diamonds.
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At the bench = my happy spot.
history, ornament and nature...
Inspired by historical ornament and cultural adornament each piece of jewelry is handcrafted in my studio in the heart of Renaissance Florence using traditional metalsmithing techniques with a focus on craftmanship and sustainability.
After growing up in a small town in Michigan I decided to head over to Italy to further my studies where I fell in love with the art of jewelry making, and the country not to mention a certain man. After many years of trying to juggle various part time jobs while making jewelry, I now have a studio along side a group of oldschool florentine goldsmiths in the center of the artisans district where artists have been creating work for centuries. I strive to create pieces by hand using only traditional techniques, so working along side other traditional artisans is a huge influence. Living in Italy along with the little gems of architecture, ornament and adornment I find on the way of my travels continuously inspire my work.
I love the past, anything antique and anything with a story and hope to create tiny little treasures that evoke these feelings, to be coveted and cherished.
I'm really proud to add that I have created a summer collection which was featured at Anthropologie for summer 2015.
Photos by Joy Franklin and http://birgittebrondstedphotography.com/
Shop members
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Joy Franklin
Owner, Maker, Designer
Jeweler, nature lover, traveler, collector of small things. Inspired by nature's smallest details and history's most intricate ornament.
Shop policies
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
I don't accept cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
Returns and exchange details
Payment
http://www.etsy.com/storque/section/howTos/article/how-to-pay-with-a-credit-card/746/
Please remember that I will not ship your treasure until I have received payment, so the quicker you pay the quicker it's in your little hands.
Shipping
Any purchase over $100 is shipped using Registered mail. Registered mail is trackable and arrives within 2 weeks.
If you would like insurance, or you are in a hurry and would like to use a global express courier please contact me for details.
Please remember that shipping can take from 3 to 21 days depending on the postal service. I can not be held responsible for lost or damaged packages, although if either occurs please contact me and I'll do my best to fix the situation. Also please be aware that if you live outside of Italy your country may add a customs tax. I'm sorry but unfortunatley I have no control over these extra charges and can't be held responsible.
Additional policies and FAQs
Jewelry care:
First and most important, give your piece lots of love. Jewelry is special and meant to be past down.
I like things to look antique so I always use a patina to accent the details. Which means only use a cleaning cloth, never liquid cleaner!
Your jewelry was made for you to love and enjoy everyday. I hope it becomes one of those special pieces you never take off, but if you must store it, please store it in a plastic bag or closed container.