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.

An elegant minimalist collection inspired by the shimmering silver light of the full moon. Classic and timeless, these one-of-a-kind designs handcrafted in ethically sourced Montana sapphires and sterling silver are sure to be treasured for generations.

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?”

Inspired by the weathered beauty of ancient and mysterious stone circles the Mira collection features ethically mined Herkimer diamond quartz crystals, Fairmined 14 karat gold and hand-pierced recycled sterling silver. Small and intimate in size, these designs reimagine the magic of ancient landscapes as modern-day talismans.

Far less daunting than re-organizing your wardrobe, cleaning out and curating your jewelry collection is a fun and sparkling way to spend some time. It also often includes joyful trips down memory lane that will leave you feeling rejuvenated and happy. Here’s 5 tips for caring for and creating a jewelry collection that you’ll love and be proud to pass down through multiple generations.

Luscious and juicy chrome diopside offers gemstone and jewelry lovers the perfect shade of green for welcoming spring.

Take a look inside Squirrel City Jewelers, now featuring Michelle Pajak-Reynolds jewelry.

From concept to creation, experience the making of Michelle Pajak-Reynolds’s Voyageuse Collection