Today we’d like to introduce you to Ann-Marie Wilson.
Hi Ann-Marie, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
Hello all! My name is Ann-Marie and I am the creator of Kwēn Jewelry. Kwēn (Queen) jewelry is an eclectic jewelry line of mostly one-of-a-kind finds. I specialize in earrings however I also create necklaces, bracelets, hair jewelry and pins. I do a lot of hand painting work but also upcycle pieces from old items and bring them back to life in a whole new way. I have a love for anything DIY and creating pieces for myself leads to friends asking me to create pieces for them. And so, with the encouragement of my friends and family, Kwēn Jewelry was born. I started out with only a few pieces and a post here and there on Facebook, but it wasn’t until I began selling on Etsy when business really kicked off for me. This has allowed me to purchase supplies at a faster rate and make more quality items. I create all my items from the comfort of my home, where I now have overtaken my dining room and turned it into my studio. My creations are an array of different styles and sizes, and while most of my items are created for women, I do consider a few of my pieces gender-neutral. Each of my pieces is created with love and I take so much pride in that! I love that my creations are very bold, vibrant, unique and very much statement pieces. Dare to be different in one of my items!
I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle free, but so far would you say the journey has been a fairly smooth road?
There have been a few struggles along the way. It’s hard when you’re a one-woman show at times. Crafting/Jewelry making is very time consuming and can be under-appreciative, but once you sit there and see your final product, it’s all worth it for me. I love to see my customers smile when they’ve found something unique in my creations, or they have received a custom piece.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar, what can you tell them about what you do?
My creations are all handcrafted by myself. I use a multitude of products such as acrylic paints, leather, rhinestones, resin, sequins, stones and beads. I feel Kwēn Jewelry is set apart from others because of the uniqueness of the products I offer. I personally love when I find one of a kind items and I feel my clientele can relate to that statement. If anyone would like to see my work in person, I occasionally vend at the Bazaar Botanica Market. They can follow me on Instagram for updates.
Contact Info:
- Email: kwenjewelry@gmail.com
- Website: www.kwenjewelry.com
- Instagram: kwenjewelry
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