The Patina Peony was created out of passion, rather than a well thought out plan. I never made jewelry as a child or had a secret passion for it as I was a teenager.

Jewelry was introduced into my life more by chance, rather than choice. While helping a child out with a Christmas present, I realized that creating jewelry was very soothing past time for me.

My beginner's collection grew into an entire room that is now my workspace. A simple hobby has developed into a career, and this passion pays my bills.

The style of jewelry I create has evolved, much like I have. I finally feel it is at a place where my creations truly reflect the person I am.

I love the vintage look, and the idea that each piece has a story behind it. It wasn't just created in a factory. It could have been a present for a lover, or a special gift bought for oneself. Even possibly a family heirloom lost through the ages. Each piece once special and now discarded, only to be reborn into a well-worn flower (aka The Patina Peony).

A vintage brooch once loved and treasured, can be saved from the depths of an old dresser drawer and recrafted into a pendant that will be loved & treasured once again!

The more worn a piece, the more I adore it. Just as different events throughout our lives have shaped the person we are today; many different vintage jewelry pieces have been combined together to create a new item to be cherished throughout the ages. I believe that just like each of us, jewelry that has been mistreated & broken, can be healed & polished into something better & shinier!


The Patina Peony's sister Etsy shop is www.dsignsbymelissa.etsy.com.