Emily Johnson

Emily is a Minnesota-based designer and goldsmith who creates handmade jewelry using conflict-free stones and recycled metals. Her pieces are practical, rustic, and refined.

“Rings have always been my favorite—they feel the most intimate, whether it’s admiring them without a mirror or simply feeling something meaningful wrapped around your fingers.”

Megan Wiley

Designer Megan Wiley founded Solid Design Studios after a decade in fashion, including work as a magazine editor and with top Twin Cities boutiques.

Her handmade Minnesota pieces blend refined and playful style, designed to transition from day to evening and named after local streets and landmarks.

Susan Crow

Susan’s Midwest roots and Scandinavian influences shape her minimalist, functional designs with an industrial edge. Her contemporary pieces reflect this balance, using responsibly sourced gold, diamonds, and gemstones.

Hannah Blount

Raised on Nantucket by a fisherman and a seamstress, Hannah Blount found inspiration in the raw beauty of island life. 

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Her work blends organic and refined design, creating future heirlooms that symbolize strength, memory, and a deep connection to nature.

Karin Jacobson

Karin creates meticulously crafted art jewelry in her Minneapolis studio using ethically sourced materials.

Inspired by origami, her pieces are lightweight, fluid, and sculptural, blending bold visual impact with everyday wearability.

Kristen Iburg-Meyer

Kristen, a designer and goldsmith with 25+ years of experience and owner of The Jeweler’s Bench since March 2024, creates unique, hand-fabricated jewelry in gold and silver using high-quality, ethically sourced gemstones.Inspired by nature and adventure, her delicate, simple designs reflect jewelry’s personal meaning and ability to mark special moments.