Featured Artists and Jewelry Designers
EC Design Studio
Emily Johnson
Emily is a Minnesota based designer and goldsmith. Emily's jewelry is all handmade with conflict-free stones and recycled metal. They're practical and rustic yet refined.
"Rings have always been my favorite and feel like the most intimate pieces to wear and create. Perhaps that's because they don't require a mirror to admire. Or perhaps it's the physical sensation of wrapping our hardworking fingers in something so precious and meaningful."
Solid Design Studios
Megan Wiley
Designer Megan Wiley started Solid Design Studios after spending a decade in women's fashion and accessories while covering style as a magazine editor and working for some of the Twin Cities most revered boutiques.
Her jewelry and accessories embrace a refined yet playful aesthetic, translating seamlessly from day to evening. Each piece is made by hand in Minnesota and is named after a Twin Cities street or landmark.
Susan Crow Studio
Susan Crow
Susan's roots are grounded in the Midwest heartland with strong northern connections of Scandinavian design and culture - where being stewards of the earth was expected. Minimalism and functionality blend with Susan's attraction to industrial simplicity, mechanically and aesthetically, and their symbiotic relationship. This is evident in her contemporary designs. Susan strives to find gold, diamonds and gemstones that are as responsibly sourced as possible.
Chapman Metals
Sarah Chapman
Sarah is a studio jeweler whose work is inspired by
architecture, by nature as architect, and by her desire to build. She strives to find a balance between the industrial and natural worlds, with a focus on the functionality of her jewelry. She has worked in the field for over 20 years and primarliy works with oxidized sterling silver, copper, brass and 14k gold to create her pieces. Sarah is a Minnesota based jeweler.
Karin Jacobson Design
Karin Jacobson
In partnership with her retailers, Karin is committed to meticulously crafted, beautiful art jewelry. Each piece is made personally by Karin in her Minneapolis studio, using ethically sourced material.
"My current collection is inspired Origami. These designs push the boundaries of traditional jewelry to become small-scale wearable sculpture. I developed my folding technique to create pieces that have a graceful fluidity and big visual impact, but which are also lightweight and comfortable to wear."
Elements Jewelry Design
Kristen Iburg-Meyer
Kristen, a designer and goldsmith with over 25 years of experience and the new owner of The Jeweler's Bench as of March 2024. Kristen specializes in creating unique, hand-fabricated jewelry using gold and silver along with a dedication to using high quality and ethically sourced gemstones. The source of Kristen's inspiration comes from nature and the adventures she loves. Delicate and simple are the best words to describe her designs. Jewelry is personal, makes a statement, symbolizes a special moment in life...it stands alone and awaits a personal interpretation.
JulesForever Permanent Jewelry
Julie Gujer
For over 30 years, Jules built and managed a successful graphic design business in the St. Croix River Valley area. Now, with JulesForever, she infuses her passion for creativity and community into crafting personalized jewelry pieces. Offering customizable chain welding services with a variety of link styles and metals. From bracelets to necklaces, adorned with gemstones and charms, each piece tells your personal story. Experience the joy of bonding with loved ones while creating lasting memories through shared jewelry welding sessions.
Oleari Designs
Heather Oleari
Heather Oleari is a Private Jeweler and Goldsmith specializing in Custom Design and One-of-a-Kind Fine
jewelry. Her passion for fabrication and all things Jewelry, began in high school when she completed her
first chasing and repoussé project, a piece she treasures to this day. In College, Heather realized that
she could combine her passion for Science with her passion for Jewelry to create wearable art. She
accepted an apprenticeship with a Private Jeweler in Denver, Colorado, and fell in love with every aspect
of jewelry-making.
After completing her BFA in Jewelry and Metalsmithing from the Metropolitan State College of Denver,
she continued her education in filigree and engraving at SACI in Florence, Italy and worked as a studio
assistant at Fuji Studios in Florence. A lover of learning, Heather is constantly expanding her skill set in
order to properly bring her ideas to life in metal.
A believer in the strong sentimental value of jewelry as future heirlooms, Heather draws upon personal
details to make custom pieces that are both intimate and meaningful. She creatively collaborates with
each individual client to capture a sentiment, celebrate an occasion, or mark a time and place. Her work
communicates sentiment and mood with a strong focus on wearability.
“The interaction between client and jeweler is the key to creating a modern heirloom that will both hold
memories for a lifetime and be passed down to future generations.
