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Olivia Shih offers jewelry for the bold and the inquisitive. Celebrate your inner iconoclast with handcrafted jewelry that evokes the edgy look of stone but defies expectations. For Women, By Woman Olivia Shih is a woman-run business inspired by cool-headed, decisive women who speak their own minds. Navigate the challenges of modern life with unrivaled cool when adorning yourself with Olivia Shih jewelry. Made in the USA, each piece of jewelry is hand sculpted to draw out the texture of urban life. 
The Beginning Olivia's eponymous jewelry brand came from a desire to transform acrylic cut-outs she rescued from the waste bin at art school. She had no idea what to do with them, but she saw potential where others didn't. When she stumbled across the image of an iceberg that had flipped upside-down, she knew exactly what to do—she wanted to capture the starkness of the deep sea-green iceberg. The iceberg looked naked without its blanket of snow but remained defiant despite its vulnerability. Olivia's exploration into this paradoxical combination of vulnerability and strength led to her acrylic jewelry collection, Black Gold. This collection is named for its interweaving tones of black and gold and alludes to crude oil (also known as black gold), an essential ingredient in acrylic. 
Ethical Metalsmithing As an advocate of conscious consumption and conscious making, all Olivia Shih collections feature eco-conscious and locally sourced materials when possible. Giving Back A percentage of each purchase is donated to The Women's Building, a local organization that empowers women to better their lives. Keep in Touch Sign up below to receive monthly news on upcoming events, new arrivals, and happenings in the studio. |
