Anne Belen jewelry includes necklaces, earrings, and bracelets. All pieces are made of high-quality sterling silver, gold fill, and semi-precious gemstones. Each creation in the Anne Belen line is designed and originally executed by designer Anne Hughes. Those which are chosen for production are recreated in limited quantity by trained artisans working under Hughes’s supervision. Wholesale pricing is available for qualified retail outlets.

Designer Anne Hughes studied art at the College of Charleston and continued her artistic education at Studio Art Center International in Florence, Italy. After studying under jeweler Franco Pellizzari, Anne returned home to expand her jewelry line. From childhood, Hughes was fascinated by the fine jewelry and gems imported by her South American grandmother. Hughes grew up surrounded by artists and considers herself a lifelong student of art and fashion. "I find inspiration in the style and beauty of my friends," said Hughes. "Each major piece is designed with a specific person in mind." Hughes currently designs two major collections a year, and offers smaller collections of seasonal pieces. In addition, Hughes designs one-of-a-kind, privately commissioned pieces for Anne Belen’s sister line, Ramona Couture.

Juli Mills is the owner of j. mills studio, a business specializing in handcrafted jewelry. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in metal-smithing and jewelry design from Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA. In 1997 she relocated to the lowcountry of South Carolina with her husband where she established her business in 2002. Juli’s work reflects her love of clean, simple, modern design. She creates fresh, unique and affordable jewelry for women of all ages. The j. mills studio line is available in boutiques along the East Coast including Seeking Indigo in Charleston, SC.

polyesterstella is a line of unique jewelry and accessories handcrafted by Stella Maris in Charleston, SC. Each piece is cold forged from copper, brass and sterling silver sheet metal and wire, and sometimes incorporate glass beads and found objects.  Each design starts as a sketch, is transferred to sheet metal and cut out by hand.  They are then hand stamped, filed, drilled and hammered for a truly one of a kind piece.  Custom design requests are welcome!

Stella Maris is a jewelry artist and quilter, currently living in downtown Charleston, SC.  She grew up on a working hog farm in Pennsylvania and attended Catholic school.  She received a Bachelor of Arts in Modern Foreign Languages and Ancient  Art History from Kenyon College.  Maris lived in Europe for 2 years and speak fluent German and French.  She has worked as a bartender, sound technician, accounting clerk, private yacht stewardess and marine electrician prior to starting polyesterstella  two years ago.  An avid reader,  photographer  and collector of kitsch and vintage clothing.  She and her boyfriend and currently working towards owning our own boat to live and travel on with their three cats.

WAO Designs was launched in 2009 by Victoria Hollidge as a result of her inspired vision and desire to bring beautiful, finely hand-crafted jewelry to the world. In doing so she is aiding the cultural survival of an ancient and challenged, Huichol Tribe in the mountains of Mexico. Victoria was born and raised in Mexico City, Mexico by her Mexican father and her mother from Charlotte, North Carolina. She subsequently moved to the States in her early teens. She is now a resident of Charlotte with her husband and three children. Her children Wells, Aidan and Olivia are the inspiration behind the name WAO.