Forged from stories of mirky forests and mountains deep, of unknown paths and journeys dear to the heart.

I am Cali & I create jewelry for those who search for authentic in-universe pieces.

If you ever urged to reach into the pages of a book or the aesthetics of a visual world, we share the same passion. Unique jewelry like worn in the worlds they tell their stories of.

  • VEGAN & CRUELTY FREE.

    Jewelry shines brighter if it’s devoid of sorrow.

    Therefor I don’t use any animal products, such
    as leather, cuttlebone or beeswax which are
    otherwise commonly used in jewelry-
    and goldsmith businesses.

  • ETHICALLY SOURCED METALS & GEMS.

    Jewelry of industrialized countries still thrives
    off the exploitation of cheap labour and
    controversial origins.

    Therefor all precious metals I use are recycled and
    checked for origin and all gemstones come directly
    from small, family run mines.

  • INDIVIDUAL ART JUST FOR YOU.

    I don’t believe in mass production of art.

    Therefor I always craft individual pieces with
    your wishes and needs in mind.
    Even the collection pieces are just a baseline
    for your imagination. Afterall jewelry can only
    bring you longlasting joy if you have a personal
    connection to it.

How I work

FAQ

Which precious metals do you work with?

I usually work with 925 sterling silver and 999 fine silver as well as 9K, 14K, 18K and 22K yellow gold, depending on the subject.
If you however want a special metal for your custom piece, you can suggest any metal you desire and if you are completely undecided what would fit your style and wearing behaviors I can advise you on the different qualities and we will find a solution that suits you best.

How long does it take until I receive my order?

Since every piece is made to order, even the ones in my shop, to include any possible wishes, it might take up to one week to finish your piece, depending on current orders.
If you order a complete custom piece it depends on the complexity as well as possible additions such as gemstones to arrive. Therefor, if you plan on getting more intricate pieces such as betrothal or wedding rings, please consider contacting me more than a month in advance.

Can I customize my piece of jewelry?

Yes.
You can always ask for customizations before ordering any piece, even the ones in my shop. Other materials, other dimensions or engravings are also always an option.
Please keep in mind though that some pieces are more versatile in that regards as others.

Where do the metals you use come from?

I ONLY use ethically harmless materials.
To achieve this I acquire my precious metals specifically not from regular jewelry market sources but instead from industrially approved ones which are regulated more strictly.
This for example means that mines using child labour or sulfuric acid are out of the question since such acids would fail the purity standards for industrially regulated metals

Where do the gemstones you use come from?

As above, I ONLY use ethically sourced gemstones.
I don’t order them as a bunch from big sellers to get cheap prices. Instead I work very closely with local miners and families to ensure that I actually know where the stones come from, how they are mined and that the miners and their families are adequately paid and cared for.

This means however that if you want a specific stone of a specific size, I will first ask them if they actually have such a stone for sale.
Big mining companies can guarantee this through mass exploitation of labour and land but I think that jewelry shines even brighter if there is no harm attached to it.

What exactly is vegan jewelry?

First of all I don’t work with any animal based materials such as leather. I personally believe that no piece of jewelry is worth an animal dying for it.

Secondly I arranged my whole atelier and working bench setup to not include animal products. Common pieces in a Goldsmith’s workspace made from animals are for example a leather collection bag for metal scraps and shavings, a beeswax block for jewelry prototype carvings or cuttlebones from cuttlefish as molds for silver castings.
I don’t use any of those and more and just use vegan alternatives instead.

So beginning with material sourcing, working setup, production and finally handing it over to you, no human or animal had to die or suffer for my ease of work or your enjoyment.