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We got a grant! Thank you MCACA!

This year, I was so excited to have been awarded a MCACA Professional Development Mini Grant to further my education as a gemologist. Thanks to the support of MCACA and Region 10a, I was able to take gemology classes through the International School of Gemology to become a Registered Gemologist. The knowledge I gained through this experience has been invaluable to me as a jeweler and maker. Here's a photo of me studying gemology during my downtime at our retail space at the Rust Belt Market. Thank you so much, MCACA! This activity is supported by the MICHIGAN COUNCIL FOR...

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A Major Milestone

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A Major Milestone

LettersToSarah Metalsmithing started in 2013. Like most aspiring artists, our dream was to have a brick and mortar store. After years of hard work and all of your support we are pleased to announce that the dream has come true. We now have our own boutique in the Rust Belt Market in Ferndale, Michigan. The Rust Belt Market is a unique destination in downtown Ferndale, located prominently on the corner of Woodward and Nine Mile Road. It is home to roughly 60 independent businesses, as well as a bar and event space. It is an ever changing space of creativity...

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Trying to Survive the Pandemic

Trying to Survive the Pandemic

Friends, Brandon and Sarah here As small business owners we are blessed in many ways. Our labor is dedicated to something we believe in. People need art. We need more of it. As a metalsmith, I am living my dream. I get to give the world adornment. It is a labor of love. Laboring for love has a tradeoff: you don't make it until you do, and it requires years of sacrifice. You may not starve as a rising artist, but you are a stranger to security. With hard work and smart decisions we made a life this way, even...

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Gift Cards are now available!

We are now offering digital gift cards! Check them out here

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Black Friday Deals are ON!

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Save 20% of ALL orders NOW through Monday, December 2nd! Valid online on our website and Etsy shop, no coupon code needed. Time to buy those holiday gifts and treat yourself to some tiny shiny! Check out all of our collections as we have been adding TONS of new designs lately! We love you! Happy shopping! <3Sarah

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