As a first design journal post, I want to personally say hello & welcome. Everything here has been created with my own two hands, in my studio in St. Charles, MO. It’s taken passion, intention, and a great deal of trial and error to get to where I’m at, and grateful to be growing & evolving year after year. I’ve been working in metals for 23 years now & lapidary for 7 years. I love what I do & particularly love working with clients to design memorial jewelry to honor those that they’ve love & (physically) lost.

I’m currently in the whirlwinds getting ready for upcoming art fairs, and focusing on rounding out my collection of works. I’ve got many WOW pieces already, so I’m working to fill in the gaps & bring some special smaller items through the collection. This week I’m finishing a batch of charm necklaces featuring rose-cut Sapphires. These charms are all made from silver scraps that I’ve melted & milled in my studio, and intentionally texturized to feel like special little relics from the past. I’m pleased with how they look as a whole, and they’re sweet little weirdos that feel so fun to wear. Here’s a look at a few of the unfinished pendants.

Today I’m working to polish all 9 of them, will oxidize the metal to bring out the texture, and will set the gemstones. (Will share the outcome shortly).

These will soon be available in my studio/ shop in St. Charles & at upcoming shows (St. Louis & Milwaukee, come find me!). You are always welcome to reach out for details as well~ here & instagram are great ways to be in touch. If you want to see more content from me, please follow me on instagram: @annkatdesigns

Light & Love, Ann Kathryn