In Berkeley Springs, Carol and Jean-Pierre Hsu hand-make contemporary anodized-aluminum jewelry, aerodynamic mobiles and one-of-a-kind wall pieces. They have lived and worked in West Virginia since 1975 and joined their jewelry and clay studios as Hsu Studios in 1984, developing a distinctive process that textures raw aluminum with fabric before it is anodized in vibrant colors. Their work ranges from small wearable art to large commissioned installations for schools, hospitals and public spaces.
Tova’s DesignFrom her Bethesda studio, jewelry designer Tova Shpantzer hand-forges limited-edition pieces shaped by the fluid forms of nature. Tova’s Design is distinguished by its raw, organic look and specialized metal techniques, with each object carrying its own variation in detail.ROCKVILLE, MD
Unique PewterFounded by artist Amy James in 1994, Unique Pewter creates handcrafted dichroic-glass jewelry and pewter gifts from its studio in Northern Chester County, Pennsylvania. What began with pewter charms made while raising two daughters grew into a glass-focused practice shaped by lampwork and kiln-fired techniques, including distinctive bonefish and sea-turtle pieces. The studio also provides custom conservation picture framing through its related UP Design Studios operation.POTTSTOWN, PA
bel moniliFrom her Pittsburgh-area home, Lucy Kelly hand-crafts one-of-a-kind jewelry and accessories from vintage and repurposed materials. Bel monili grew from Kelly’s lifelong appreciation of antiques, shaped by time spent in her grandmother’s antique shop, and she began making jewelry in 2010. Her signature collage necklaces turn vintage costume jewelry and old beads into wearable art, with each piece retaining the character of its decades-old components.IRWIN, PA
Kesso's DesignsKesso’s Designs creates handcrafted jewelry inspired by Native American and African artistic traditions, with each piece made as an individual work of art. Founded around the maker’s vision, the store also welcomes custom designs alongside its seasonal collections.YORKVILLE STATION, NY