A simple question from my young daughter—“Mommy, who made this?”—changed everything. That moment led me to become a licensed Fairmined gold jewelry designer, committed to ethical sourcing and transparency. Discover why integrity, sustainability, and traceability are at the heart of every piece I create.

Threads of Light: Why Gold Jewelry Becomes Legacy
Gold isn’t just precious—it’s personal. Since launching my jewelry business in 2001, I’ve been captivated by gold’s ability to carry memory, meaning, and legacy. From my first all-gold collection to today’s shimmering heirlooms in Fairmined and recycled gold, each piece I create is a love letter to what lasts.

Explore the timeless power of gold through three signature collections—Pleiades, Elementals: Fire, and Voyageuse—and discover why now, more than ever, gold is worth holding onto.

✨ Because gold doesn’t just shine.
It remembers.

Flow with elegance. The second chapter of Michelle Pajak-Reynolds’s Elementals Collection captures the serene beauty of water in shimmering gemstones and intricate silverwork. Discover aquamarine, quartz, tourmaline, opals, and more—each piece a graceful tribute to clarity and transformation.

In this Slowmade Podcast interview, Michelle Pajak-Reynolds dives into so many topics, from the time and thoughtfulness she puts into each of her designs, to how she researches her inspirations, documents her creative process, and carefully source ethically mined stones and precious metals. She also chats about her experience at New York Fashion Week, the rewards of building meaningful client relationships (many of whom feel like chosen family to her ❤️), the challenges of balancing motherhood and family life with running a business, and so much more. Listen on the web, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

River Gallery's 15th Annual Jewelry Invitational Exhibition opening reception on Saturday, November 9th from 3-6pm.  Michelle Pajak-Reynolds’s is thrilled to have a special selection of her one-of-a-kind designs, including pieces exclusive to River Gallery, featured in this beautiful show.  

Michelle Pajak-Reynolds is delighted to be featured in River Gallery's 14th Annual Jewelry Invitational Exhibition. River Gallery has a special selection of her one-of-a-kind designs, including jewels featured on the red carpet at the Emmy Awards, the runways of New York Fashion Week and aboard the United Nations Peace Boat, in this beautiful group show.

This exhibition along with a stunning variety of artworks are on display throughout the holiday season.

River Gallery

19046 Old Detroit Rd

Rocky River, Ohio 44113

440-331-8406

With the perfect balance of sparkle and fantasy, the Pleiades Collection honors the beauty of our night sky and ancient mystical traditions. Possessing unexpected elegance, these one-of-a-kind fine-jewelry designs handcrafted in Fairmined 14k gold, ethically mined Umba sapphires and champagne zircons captivate the imagination.

For your creative listening pleasure! Michelle Pajak-Reynolds chats with Risa Dickens co-host of the Missing Witches podcast about gems, history, lore, and the ethics of her jewelry art in order to answer her daughter’s questions: “Who made it? How did it get here?”

Mira is a handcrafted talisman jewelry collection inspired by the mystery of ancient stone circles. Featuring ethically mined Herkimer diamond quartz, Fairmined 14k gold, and recycled sterling silver, each piece is a modern tribute to sacred landscapes and timeless symbols.

Give your jewelry the care and attention it deserves. From thoughtful storage to gentle cleaning and mindful curation, discover how to refresh your collection so every piece you own is beautiful, wearable, and ready to be treasured for generations.

Discover the timeless allure of sapphire—from ancient myths and royal love stories to the gemstone’s celestial colors and healing energy. Explore the history, symbolism, and care of this luminous jewel through the eyes of a jewelry artist.

Discover the luminous beauty and rich lore of peridot, August’s birthstone and a gem once treasured by Egyptian pharaohs and Hawaiian goddesses. From its volcanic and celestial origins to modern ethical sourcing in Arizona, explore why this vivid green gemstone is a timeless symbol of protection, abundance, and inner light. Learn how to care for your peridot jewelry.