“My brand is an extension of my personal style, x93 says owner of Brooke Worthington. She notes that keeping that style honest is what’s most important to her. Worthington’s vision is reflected in gold and white diamonds, with few fleeting trends mixed in, making for a seasonless, timeless, and intentional collection that features everyday, wearable shapes.
The two designers behind Carden Avenue, Carolyn Greenfield and Suzanne Crook, developed their common aesthetic while watching their sons play together at Elmington Park. Combining their distinct personal styles and utilizing vintage and natural elements, Greenfield and Crook have created three diverse collections: The Naturals, The Statements, and The Classics.
Inspired by simplicity and nature, Consider the Wldflwrs offers dainty designs of silver and gold that speak volumes. Founded by Emily Howard, each of the products is made in their Nashville workshop where her team likes to collaborate and create with the community as well by hosting wildflower workshops.
Freshie & Zero got its start when owner Beth Lawrence started selling jewelry door to door at 10 years old. Fast forward to 2015, and Lawrence has an art degree from Belmont and a bustling jewelry business making affordable pieces for the everyday woman.
When long-time friends Jennifer Goodman and Ann Spalding began making jewelry together for fun, they had no idea the trend they would start. Their lively, ladylike necklaces drew so much attention that the pair were selling them off their necks! Made of old coins, semi-precious stones and chunky chains, now their pieces can be found all around Nashville.
As an indie designer inspired by textures and shapes, Jennifer Jeremias likes to create timeless pieces characterized by slim silhouettes and rough metals. Most of her designs are simple and dainty, intricate in their design and construction.
Stop by 12 South to see the artisans of Judith Bright hard at work on a growing collection. Designed by the owner herself, each bracelet, ring or necklace is crafted with hand-picked materials. Bright’s jewelry has been worn by celebrities like Meryl Streep, Jennifer Lopez and Blake Lively, to name a few.
Look at the jewelry by owner Marrah Florita and you can tell she is a Nashville native. With three different collections, her City and Skyline pieces impart a piece of Music City into wearable art that shows off great taste and local love.
Stephanie Kincheloe of KYOWA creates rings and necklaces with wood collected from her world travels. Each pieces varies in the type of wood and the copper or brass setting it all together. MADE items are simple in shape and design making them easy to wear everyday.
McLaine Richardson bought Margaret Ellis from its namesake in 2013 and is working hard to uphold and preserve its legacy. To keep her customers interested, Richardson pulls more than 30 years of archives and continues using Ellis’ signature bold shapes and textures while also trying to bring a new relevance to the classic pieces.
Jewelry and clothing may be the face of this business, but the heart is in their story. Miriam Designs works to make beautiful objects while also making a difference in Nashville’s community by employing women who are overcoming tough circumstances and troubled pasts.
Twins, Sarah Knox and Liz Anderson, find their inspiration in ancient artifacts that they turn into wearable, modern art. Modern Bronze earrings, bracelets, and neckless are crafted after historical time periods using golden-hued bronze and fiery copper that’s hammered for an antique look.
Originally from Carmel, California, Joy Walling took no time at all to adapt her designs to the bohemian, eclectic, rock ’n roll vibe of Nashville. Her OMI bead bracelets are more than stylish accessories, they each contain charms of protection and luck from around the world.
Paige Barbee’s three unique collections are a blend of old-school techniques and ’70s rock icons. Her items can be categorized by her turquoise, customizable, and stackable pieces—all three made in her studio just outside of Nashville. In July, Barbee also hosted her first of many jewelry workshops where participants create their own jewelry learning the skills she uses everyday.
After seeing some success in Nashville’s music industry, Robin Haley got the chance to design for the stars and now has three unique jewelry collections: Couture, Haley, and Bridal. Couture and Haley feature exquisite golden pieces made for formal wear and everyday life. Her Bridal collection has an ancient-meets-modern vibe with mixed stones and metals.
Amy Sale is the creator of both Santa Bella and her more recent line, Bella Honor. Santa Bella utilizes the handcrafted wire “Bella Knot x93 with precious and semi-precious stones to create timeless pieces. Bella Honor primarily uses medallions, which symbolize core values and giving back. A portion of Sale’s proceeds go to Not Alone and Boot Campaign, both organizations working to support our troops and veterans.
With a geologist as a father, Brooke Seraphine has been interested in gems and minerals since she was a little girl. After trying out careers in production at CMT, event design at the CMA’s, and interior design, Seraphine decided to develop those interests into a business. The East Nashvillian now sells her jewelry online and at local boutiques like H. Audrey and Jamie.
Find at H. Audrey - 4027 Hillsboro Pk, Ste 703, Nashville, TN 37215 seraphinedesigns.com
