The summer of 2023, I boarded a flight bound for my hometown of Juneau, Alaska, to attend my 40th High School Class Reunion. As the plane lifted off the tarmac, my mind drifted toward memories of my early childhood. My parents moved to Southeast Alaska from the Pacific Northwest in the 1950s after my father […]
Thanks to your votes, some of your top picks, from our retired items, are making a comeback! We’re thrilled to bring these favorites back into the collection based on your feedback. Get Notified: While they’re currently marked as out of stock, inventory is arriving this week and next. Be sure to click the ‘Notify Me’ button […]
December is here, and it’s a great time to reflect on the incredible talent of our community of makers. Every piece of jewelry crafted with Nunn Design findings brings us so much joy. Throughout November, we’ve enjoyed sharing the beautiful work of our community on social media—so let’s take a moment to appreciate their talent! […]
**Originally shared Nov 23, 2023, this story continues to capture the heart of our mission at Nunn Design. We’re re-sharing it as we reflect on gratitude and creativity this season.** Expressing Gratitude for Art: Nunn Design’s Legacy Upon my last day of attending design school in Seattle, Washington, in the mid-1980s, I knew that I […]
Credit: @lera.petunina As we move into the holiday season, I am reposting one of my favorite stories about my father. Ken Grieser was a scientist and a deeply spiritual human, a combination that many might seem to be a contradiction. He was, and still is, a great influence on my life. I hope that all of […]
We’re constantly blown away by the amazing artistry you all bring to life with Nunn Design findings. It’s such a joy to see our pieces transformed into jewelry that reflects each maker’s unique vision—it genuinely fills us with gratitude. This past month, we’ve had the pleasure of featuring lovely designs from our community on social […]
Offering jewelry findings that allow our customer’s creative process to be easier, quicker and more profitable – is one of our many goals. The Nunn Design collection of Assembled Necklaces meets all three of these criteria, and so does our Adjustable Rings! Shop 2024 November Collection! Ring Adjustable Beaded Mini Circle (rabmc) We’re excited to introduce our […]
Consumerism is no longer just making and selling beautiful things. The artisans I see thriving in this environment have a business model infused with a deep sense of meaning and a rich story that connects with their customers on a level beyond the ordinary. In Part 1 of this series, we explored the trends: “What […]
Thank You for Your Input on our Retired Charms: A few weeks ago, we reached out to gather your thoughts on which retired charms we should re-release—and your feedback made all the difference. We’re excited to announce the three charms that will be making a return, along with one special new addition! Here is what […]
I recently engaged in a conversation with Tammy Honaman, an industry educator in the handcrafted jewelry industry. Tammy reached out to ask about the trends I was seeing within our industry. This post features our conversation. I hope you will take the time to read it. It will give you a glimpse into who I […]
Blog Update: October 2024 (Original Post Date: April 2018) Embroidery is a beautiful art form that doesn’t ever seem to go out of style. I haul around my embroidery supplies on all of our family road trips because my girls are often inspired to “stitch up something.” I admire that they can just dig in […]
Blog Update: October 2024 (Original Post Date: September 2017) In her video, Assembling Hand Embroidered Jewelry, Jessica guides you through the process of transforming your hand embroidery into stunning jewelry pieces using Nunn Design findings. Explore Jessica’s kits available for retail purchase, or download one of her PDFs to kickstart your creative journey. Each kit […]
We are always inspired by the creativity and passion you pour into your jewelry designs using Nunn Design findings. It’s an honor to be part of your artistic process Over the past month, we’ve had the pleasure of highlighting some truly remarkable artists on our social media. Let’s celebrate the wonderful craftsmanship and innovation they’ve […]
We are continually curating a line that meets the needs of our customers. Sometimes our timing is right, other times it isn’t. We might have missed the mark altogether, but we might have just been too early or too late. We’d love to hear from you! Below are some charms that we had previously in […]
We’re excited to share a few of our favorite charms and bezels that can easily fit into any design style. Whether you love simple circles, organic shapes, or fun, playful hearts, there’s something here for everyone. You can add a little sparkle with chaton crystals, experiment with resin, or get creative with polymer clay—it’s really […]