Below 14th studio, Silver tattoo necklace
When the times remind us to invest wisely, the jewelry industry is finding a new voice. The high-end handmade revolution, which began a few years ago in places like Brooklyn and Portland, OR, is seeing a second rebirth. Long gone are the days when the same mass-produced design dominated the market. Today it’s all about being unique, smart, and standing out in the crowd.
Below 14th studio gets that.
For the last year, this small women-owned business has put hundreds of pieces around fingers and necks all over the world. “We’
The studio is small and bright; there are only two seats at the bench and no electrical machinery. The right design and finish are achieved with care and skill alone. Everything is hand-cut, filed and finished by hand. Each order going out is wrapped carefully in recycled materials saved neatly in boxes: brown paper, yarn, light blue tissue. Luana writes a hand-written note to each customer. It’s back to basics and that’s just how everyone at Below 14th likes it.
The studio’s motto is “Wear your story” and by looking at this year’s collection, one can sense the playfulness and nostalgia behind the work: Art Details (reproductions in silver of famous works of art); Silver Tattoos; a set of New York City-inspired designs; and this month’s best-selling designs, the True Love necklace.
“I love the idea of making something for a stranger, and I like the idea of storytelling,”
For additional information about below 14th jewelry (including consignment and custom orders), contact the shop at shopkeeper@below14th.com or visit www.below14th.com.
About below 14th studio:
Below 14th studio is an independent, women-owned metal studio in New Haven, CT. Our focus is on truly unique, wearable designs that you won't find anywhere else.
Contact:
below 14th studio
shopkeeper@below14th.com
http://www.below14th.com
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