08/07/2026
I was a Colorado kid, so I’ve had a relationship with Southwestern jewelry my whole life.
Funny enough, when I was growing up, I wanted absolutely nothing to do with it. 😂 You couldn’t get me far enough away! Back then, I associated it with pawn shops and those velvet trays stacked to the ceiling. It just wasn’t my thing.
Then I moved to Oregon in my twenties, and something shifted. Suddenly, that same jewelry felt like home. It reminded me where I came from. I started collecting cowboy boots, big belt buckles, bold cuffs… and before long, I was covered in what I now think of as American heritage jewelry.
As I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized my style is actually pretty eclectic—but there is one thread that ties it all together. Almost every object of adornment I choose, whether I wear it on my body or display it in my home, has a story. A history. A maker. Something that connects me to a place, a person, or a moment in time.
These days my style is a little quieter. You’ll usually find me wearing more gold than silver, but I almost always have one piece of heritage jewelry on. It still feels like me.
Emma and I just added a new entry to our Jewelry Journal about how we style Southwestern jewelry for everyday life, not just for rodeos or special occasions. If you’ve ever loved these pieces but weren’t quite sure how to wear them, I think you’ll enjoy it.
You can read it on our website, and our special Southwest Collection is available online and in the gallery through Sunday evening. 🤍
