Chances are you have swooned over a pair our next maker's Keystone shaped earrings. Learn about how Melissa Frost of Frost Finery started her business and combines tech and handiwork to craft her symbolic jewelry.
MAKER:
Melissa Frost // Owner & Designer
NEIGHBORHOOD:
Lawrenceville
TELL US ABOUT YOUR BRAND AND WHY IT’S THE BEST
The transformative process of creating small symbolic sculptures using a combination of hi-tech and handmade methods is what drives us at Frost Finery. We also strive to be as sustainable as possible, using recycled, re-processed silver and paper products.
WHAT IS YOUR BACKGROUND AND THE STORY BEHIND WHY YOU STARTED FROST FINERY?
I've always loved making things. Drawing is my first love and the best way to get an idea out of my head. I love metalsmithing because I'm able to bring my drawings to life in a wearable form.
I launched my jewelry business, Frost Finery, after being accepted into an apprenticeship program through TechShop. 2.5 years later I’m still going strong and wake up excited to work every day.
WHAT ONE PRODUCT DO WE NEED TO KNOW ABOUT AND WHY?
Our keystone stud earrings are a stylish way to rep your love for the Keystone state. Effortlessly elegant so they can be worn every day and they make great gifts for friends and family. They were also featured in Pittsburgh Magazine!
IN THREE WORDS, WHY DO YOU LOVE PITTSBURGH?
Community, Creativity, Ingenuity
HOW CAN PEOPLE FIND OUT MORE ABOUT FROST FINERY?
@frostfinery on Instagram and frostfinery.com