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The Formica Collection

The Formica Collection

2026 is the year I made some leaps.  I quit my teaching jobs and decided to really go all in with my studio practice.  Over the last three years, I...

The Formica Collection

2026 is the year I made some leaps.  I quit my teaching jobs and decided to really go all in with my studio practice.  Over the last three years, I...

three oxidized sterling silver pieces of jewelry; a pair of earrings, a pendant and a ring.  They have concentric circles and are lying on marble

The Story Behind My Orbit Collection

The story behind the Orbit Collection — inspired by a child's solar system drawing, hand-fabricated in sterling silver with concentric circles.

The Story Behind My Orbit Collection

The story behind the Orbit Collection — inspired by a child's solar system drawing, hand-fabricated in sterling silver with concentric circles.

Starting a new career at age 56 is crazy...but I did it!

Starting a new career at age 56 is crazy...but ...

What the heck was I thinking?  I must have lost my mind.   Starting over at age 56 was not what I was expecting but it has been wonderful.  ...

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Starting a new career at age 56 is crazy...but ...

What the heck was I thinking?  I must have lost my mind.   Starting over at age 56 was not what I was expecting but it has been wonderful.  ...

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The Cellular Collection - Hartleystudio unique, modern handmade jewelry

The Cellular Collection - Hartleystudio unique,...

The origins, making and evolution of The Cellular Collection by Ann Hartley of Hartleystudio.

The Cellular Collection - Hartleystudio unique,...

The origins, making and evolution of The Cellular Collection by Ann Hartley of Hartleystudio.

You bought some fine jewelry, now how do you care for it?

You bought some fine jewelry, now how do you ca...

Congratulations!  You bought yourself an incredible piece of handmade jewelry.  It looks awesome on you and you feel like a bad ass when you're wearing it.  But now what?  How...

You bought some fine jewelry, now how do you ca...

Congratulations!  You bought yourself an incredible piece of handmade jewelry.  It looks awesome on you and you feel like a bad ass when you're wearing it.  But now what?  How...

What are my 5 best selling jewelry designs?

What are my 5 best selling jewelry designs?

Sometimes when I do shows people ask which pieces are my best sellers. Here is what I always tell them.  Let's talk about best sellers. Many of my items are...

What are my 5 best selling jewelry designs?

Sometimes when I do shows people ask which pieces are my best sellers. Here is what I always tell them.  Let's talk about best sellers. Many of my items are...