Why Gold, Why Now: Jewelry That Holds Your Story
One of a kind Pleione necklace from Michelle Pajak-Reynolds Pleiades Collection featuring 14K Fairmined gold, raw blue violet ethically sourced Umba sapphire and champagne zircons. Photo credit: JuleImages
There’s something about gold that stirs the soul.
Long before I could hold a torch, I was mesmerized by it—its warmth, its glow, the way it seemed to hold stories in its shine. Across every culture and generation, gold has always meant something: love, strength, protection, promise. It’s never been just a metal—it’s a memory you can wear, a legacy you can hold.
When I launched my jewelry business in 2001, I worked in sterling silver—dreaming of the day I could bring my golden visions to life. Visions of pieces that wouldn’t just be beautiful, but meaningful. Pieces that would stand the test of time.
That moment arrived more than two decades later with the release of my first all-Fairmined gold collection—Pleiades. Inspired by the myth of the Seven Sisters and the constellation they form, it was a love letter to the night sky, to radiant feminine strength, and to the ancient stories that continue to guide us. More than a creative milestone, it marked a transformation in my journey—not just as a designer, but as a storyteller. Through Pleiades, I found a new voice—one rooted not in luxury for its own sake, but in beauty shaped by intention, sustainability, and legacy.
Since then, I’ve continued to work in gold—drawn to its ability to hold and honor the moments that matter most. In my studio, gold is more than a material. It’s a thread that connects us across time.
The Timeless Power of Gold
In my studio, gold is never just a metal. It’s a living thread—a connection between the past, the present, and the future. It holds more than light; it holds love, transformation, resilience, and memory. And when I design, I don’t just create pieces to adorn. I create future heirlooms—jewelry made to be worn, loved, and passed on.
Each design reflects a quiet rebellion against fast fashion and fleeting trends. Whether made with Fairmined 14k gold or recycled 18k gold, my work invites you to slow down, choose what truly matters, and wear something that reflects your own story and values.
Sunneva chandelier earrings from Michelle Pajak-Reynolds’s Elementals Fire Collection featuring rhodolite and pyrope garnets set in 14K Fairmined gold. Photo credit: JuleImages
Featured Gold Jewelry Collections
These signature fine jewelry collections were created with the belief that what you wear should hold meaning—and last for generations.
✦ The Pleiades Collection — 14k Fairmined Gold
A delicate balance of sparkle and mystery, the Pleiades Collection is a tribute to the night sky and the ancient stories that guide us. Handcrafted in Fairmined 14k gold and set with ethically sourced Umba sapphires and champagne zircons, these one-of-a-kind pieces invite you to wear a piece of the cosmos—a reminder that we are all connected under the same stars.
Dreamy and ethereal, these stunning ethically sourced raw Umba sapphire, champagne zircon and Fairmined 14k gold Merope earrings exude effortless elegance.
✦ Elementals: Fire Collection — 14k Fairmined Gold
The first chapter in the Elementals series, Fire embodies transformation, passion, and rebirth. These powerful designs feature rhodolite and pyrope garnets, Songea sapphires, and flame-hued zircons, all set in intricately detailed 14k Fairmined gold. From bold chandelier earrings to delicate clusters, each piece is an offering to your inner flame—your strength, your creativity, your capacity to rise and begin again.
Inspired by the layered textures and glowing depths of smoldering embers, the Dysis Earrings radiate warmth and intensity. Tapered clusters of fiery red and champagne zircons meticulously pin-set in ethically sourced 14K Fairmined gold have their brilliance enhanced by the rich, red-plum hues of Songea sapphires.
✦ The Voyageuse Collection — 18k Recycled Gold & Sterling Silver
Inspired by the quiet resilience of moss, the Voyageuse Collection honors the preciousness of nature’s smallest wonders. One-of-a-kind gemstones are paired with recycled 18k yellow gold and sterling silver, creating talismans for your journey. These designs carry the grounded strength of the earth, and serve as daily reminders of beauty found in quiet, enduring growth.
Inspired by the quiet richness of moss, this one-of-a-kind Desma pendant showcases a glowing golden enhydro quartz with a natural petroleum fluorescent inclusion—ancient energy suspended in crystal clarity. Handcrafted in recycled 18K gold and accented with peridot, spinel, and tourmaline, it’s a bold tribute to nature’s hidden magic.
Ancient energy revealed
Under UV black light, the golden enhydro quartz featured in the Desma pendant glows with otherworldly magic, illuminating the secret heart of this moss-inspired jewel.
Gold as an Investment in Meaning
Yes, gold holds its value. But what makes it truly priceless is its ability to carry emotion, intention, and memory. It marks life’s most meaningful moments and keeps our stories close—even generations later.
When you choose a piece of handcrafted gold jewelry, you’re not just investing in art. You’re choosing something to anchor you. To honor your path. To one day be passed down with a story that begins with you.
As gold becomes more treasured, so does its meaning. For those who craft with soul and collect with care, it’s a timeless companion.
Discover Your Story in Gold
Whether you're drawn to celestial elegance, elemental fire, or earth-rooted resilience, there's a piece waiting to speak to you.
