January Jewelry
Explore January Jewelry in Greenville, USA. Melissa Giglio, a skilled metalsmith, handcrafts modern, jewelry with emotional connections.
Edition One Feature (September 2020)
Words by: Melissa Giglio
Location: Greenville, USA
Photo Credits: © Emily K Barbee @Emilykbarbee / Ashley Essig
I am a metalsmith and I handcraft modern and indie jewellery in my home studio. When I’m creating, my designs come to life when my hands are manipulating metal and wire – much more so than a sketch on paper. My hands need to be fully immersed with the material. I would describe my work as feminine and romantic, elegantly whimsical with a deep love of earthy goodness.
Making is in my blood; most of my family are entrepreneurs and creators through and through. My father owns a business and my mom is an artist, so from an early age I saw what it’s like to love what you do and that having a passion for your work matters.
