Our Golden Story
We are golden together.
From the Founder
" The beauty of jewelry lies in its story. It has the incredible ability to evoke emotions, capture memories, and symbolize the most profound moments in our lives. Each piece holds a story waiting to be told. Your story.
You become part of that narrative, intertwining your own history with the heritage of the piece. It's a remarkable feeling, knowing that each time you put on your favorite necklace or slip on a pair of earrings, you are carrying forward a legacy and connecting with something greater than yourself.
At Melanie Golden Jewelry, we believe in the emotional connection that jewelry fosters. It has the uncanny ability to make us feel confident, empowered, and deeply connected. It serves as a reminder of our strength, our dreams, and the journey we are on.
We believe in the power of small moments of joy, and strive to bring that into every piece we create.
Let your imagination run wild as you explore our jewelry. Let our designs speak to your heart, celebrate your uniqueness, and become a cherished part of your golden story.
Let's make every moment golden, together. "
Melanie
Founder, Jeweler, Designer
It can't happen without you.
By purchasing from Melanie Golden Jewelry,
you are supporting handmade, supporting an artist, supporting a small business, and supporting a local USA maker.
Notable Features
Melanie Golden Jewelry is delighted to have been featured in many publications
Including Southern Living, INSIDER, BuzzFeed, Retailing Insight Magazine, and more.
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How we do it
Metalsmithing
We handmake every single piece of jewelry, just for you, with fire and love. From raw sheet metals, wires, and gorgeous gemstones.
Our high-quality materials are sourced from suppliers who’ve been certified for following ethical practices from the Responsible Jewelry Council.
Assembly
Then we put it all together. From hand-stamping designs, engraving initials, attaching charms, closing jump rings, welding bails or ear posts, and making it just right.
With a final polish and quality check, designs are finished, and your story begins.
Packaging
Our commitment to quality extends beyond the jewelry itself. We package your order in our beautiful gift-ready signature branded jewelry boxes.
Our packaging is eco-friendly and FSC®-certified.
The FSC® mark guarantees that all materials come from an FSC® forest, where no more wood is cut down than the forest can reproduce. This means better protection of the animal- and plant life, and all foresters have proper training, safety equipment and a decent wage.
Treasure the golden moments in your life with something beautiful.
At Melanie Golden Artisan Jewelry® we believe that the world is made up of golden moments and memories. We offer unique minimalist boho chic jewelry that is designed to tell stories and capture your most meaningful moments. Our items are handcrafted with care, hypoallergenic, waterproof, and made using sustainable materials - so you know you're getting quality without sacrificing style (or the environment). The jewelry is meticulously crafted in limited quantities or as unique, one-of-a-kind pieces.
Melanie Golden Artisan Jewelry is designed and created in Odessa Texas, USA by owner Melanie Golden and a small apprentice team. We specialize in the art of traditional metalsmithing, where we craft each piece with unwavering attention to detail. This ensures that our jewelry not only withstands the test of time but becomes an enduring symbol of beauty and quality. At Melanie Golden Artisan Jewelry, we pride ourselves on creating heirloom quality pieces that evoke emotion tell Your Golden Story.
At Melanie Golden Artisan Jewelry, we incorporate time-honored metalsmithing techniques into each and every piece. Each design is hand-forged and shaped. Every hammered line, each polished surface, and every intricately twisted strand of metal is crafted by our skilled artisans, with you in mind. We begin with raw materials like gold and silver, crafting them into meaningful, wearable works of art through processes such as soldering, filing, texturing, and polishing. Each piece holds a Golden Story, intertwining our story with yours.
Melanie Golden Artisan Jewelry is deeply committed to sustainability. Our utmost priority is to ensure that each and every piece is sourced and crafted with the highest ethical standards, while minimizing our environmental impact. We diligently utilize recycled metals whenever feasible, striving to create jewelry that is not only stunning but also sustainable. Our gemstones are sourced from local miners and cutters across the USA, while our metals and materials are obtained from American-made refiners and suppliers. We are committed to minimizing our plastic usage, with the ultimate goal of achieving a plastic-free operation in the near future.
Founded in 2009 as Mood Jewelry Designs, Melanie Golden Artisan Jewelry has grown from its humble origins in a small closet filled with boxes of beads to a kitchen counter and eventually expanded into a spacious studio. The creation of Melanie Golden Artisan Jewelry was fueled by a profound passion for continuous learning, triumphing over challenges, and, of course, an undeniable affection for all things sparkly!
Our commitment to creating beautiful jewelry has remained unwavering for over a decade, and we are thrilled to continue this journey with you. Let Melanie Golden Artisan Jewelry help you capture the golden moments in your life - creating unique, meaningful pieces of jewelry that will be treasured for generations.
Love the Earth. Wear the Art. Celebrate Your Golden Story. That is what drives us at Melanie Golden Artisan Jewelry. With our beautiful and timeless designs, we strive to make each Golden moment count.
From the Journal
Join our Ambassador Program!
Melanie Golden Artisan Jewelry is excited to announce the launch of our ambassador program! We are looking for passionate individuals who want to share their love of jewelry with others and get rewarded for it.
Our Favorite Jewelry: Aliyah's Picks
I personally love the way one piece of jewelry can connect people together for generations. These are a few of my favorites and why I hope this list helps you decide on what piece of jewelry you’ll love forever!
Permanent Jewelry Is Having a Moment: Here's How to Get in on the Trend
If you're looking for a new way to express yourself and add some personality to your outfit, permanent jewelry may be right for you! This hot new trend is simple: a jeweler custom fits a length of chain around your wrist (sometimes with a gemstone or charm attached) and welds the two ends together. The process only takes a few seconds, and you'll be left with a beautiful, unique piece of jewelry that you can wear every day. Read on to learn more about this exciting trend!
Myths and Facts about Handmade Jewelry: 10 Things You Didn't Know
There is a lot of mystery surrounding handmade jewelry. People often wonder where the pieces come from, how they are made, and what sets them apart from other types of jewelry. In this blog post, I'll dispel some of the myths about handmade jewelry and give you facts that you may not have known!
Melanie Golden Jewelry: The Art and Beauty of Handmade Jewelry
There is something undeniably special about handmade jewelry. The artistry and care that goes into each piece is evident, and it's no wonder that handmade jewelry has become so popular in recent years. Melanie Golden Jewelry is one of the leading makers of handmade jewelry, and we believe there are many reasons why our pieces are so special. Here, we will discuss the art and beauty of handmade jewelry, as well as the benefits it offers consumers.
My Favorite Part About Designing Jewelry
I think my favorite part about designing jewelry is completely, 100%, zoning out and tuning out the rest of the world and committing totally to my head space.
NEW Designer Series Collection Coming Soon!
Hello my beautiful friends! I've been a little distant here on social media the past few weeks, but that's because I've been working on something NEW that I'm SO excited to share with you!
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I have still not received my purchase.
Had a great experience, loved the variety of chains she has. The process was fast, I’ll be going back for another one soon! I highly recommend it 10/10
Love the different combinations I can make!! Bought it for my 3 daughters and they all love it!!!
Absolutely love the braided gold rings
I have multiple stacked rings and these are my favorites!!!
We love them!! And we get tons of compliments on them as well. Wonderful experience indeed! Thank you!! ❤️
I wasn’t expecting much! What a surprise when I received. The weight of these little earrings is substantial. And the ear wire is strong. I am going back for the gold ones! Thank you, Melanie Golden. Great job.
She is the sweetest and helped reeled a necklace I had gotten previously from someone else. Also, she made sure I was happy and satisfied with everything! 10/10 recommend
Loved the hammered earrings!
Exactly as I expected beautiful product
Gorgeous and comfortable, this is a new staple piece for me. Pairs perfectly with other bracelets!
This necklace is dainty and comfortable. The beads give it just the right amount of shine, and it looks great layered with another chain necklace I already owned. Melanie Golden’s customer service is also top-notch!
I bought a pair of these earrings for a good friend and liked the look so well I bought some for myself.
I wish the bar itself was larger.
I am planning an outfit for a special occasion. My top is navy blue with hand painted stars and a crescent moon in silver! Had all purchased except I wanted a special ring. After hours and hours of searching, I found this site and was shocked to find the constellation stacking set. It was exactly what I was looking for! Perfect fit! Can wear with many other outfits too! Great workmanship! The stone really sparkles!
These earrings exceeded my expectations. I didn't realize the hammer detail. They are so beautiful. Also, the packaging and presentation was beautiful. It even included a pouch, an anti-tarnish tab, a polishing cloth and handwritten note. Love my purchase and can't wait to get more!
I absolutely love these pair of earrings. I get tons of compliments whenever I wear them Each little connected piece looks so dainty and delicately placed together. I appreciate how much work it went into making this.
It also comes with a small little box that I can store my earrings in.
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