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The Story of Earth Empress

Hand-forged copper and real stones, shaped one piece at a time. Rooted in Jamaican soil, crafted in Charlotte with slow hands and long breath.

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Chapter One

Copper, Stones, Direction

Every piece begins as a length of copper and a decision — where it bends, where it holds, where it lets the stone speak.

The name isn't decoration. It's direction. A woman with Jamaican roots and Charlotte soil on her shoes — a woman who chooses her stones, forms her chains, and refuses to rush the work.

Wire-wrapping is patience made visible. Every bend has to hold. Every wrap has to mean something. Stones are chosen one at a time, copper sourced in small batches. No mass production, no reruns, no shortcuts.

Earth Empress hand-forged copper statement pendant
"Every piece I make carries a story. When you wear my jewelry, you wear a piece of my heart."
— Earth Empress
Chapter Two

The Craft

Every earring, every bracelet, every pendant is made by these hands with intention and care. I hand-select beads from local and ethically-sourced suppliers. I hand-wire each stone. I hand-package each piece like it's going to someone I love.

That's because, to me, every customer is someone I care about. You're wearing my work. You're representing my vision. Quality isn't negotiable.

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Featured Pieces

Hand-forged copper and real stones — no two pieces alike. Swipe to explore.

Copper hoop earrings with labradorite and citrine
One of a Kind

Copper Hoop Earrings

$45–$60
Copper hoops set with labradorite and citrine — hand-forged, one pair at a time.
Copper heart pendant with wrapped clear quartz

Heart Quartz Pendant

$55–$70
A copper heart holding wrapped clear quartz. Every bend has to hold.
Raw amethyst drop earrings wrapped in copper wire

Amethyst Drops

$32–$42
Raw amethyst drop earrings wrapped in copper wire — the stone holds quiet.
Hand-forged copper chain bracelet with stones
One Only

Chakra Bracelet

$55–$75
The chain itself is made by hand, link by link — stones threading between hand-forged copper.
✨ The Signature

Clear Quartz & Copper Coil

Stones chosen one at a time. Copper sourced in small batches. No mass production, no reruns, no shortcuts — what you wear from Earth Empress, no one else in the world has the same.

Hand-forged copper ring with clear quartz crystal, worn on hand
The Journey

How We Got Here

The Beginning

Crafting at Home

A studio apartment, a folding table, and endless spools of beading wire. The first pieces were born here, made purely for the love of it.

Friends Asking

Requests Keep Coming

Friends started asking, "Can you make me earrings?" Then co-workers. Then their friends. I couldn't keep up, but I loved every request.

First Market Booth

Setting Up in Charlotte

My first farmers market booth was a nervous affair. Price tags hand-written, pieces carefully displayed. Sold out faster than expected.

Joined VendorCLT

Found Our Community

VendorCLT brought me into an ecosystem of passionate makers. No longer just a solo vendor — I'm part of a family.

The Hive Collective

Collaboration Over Competition

Partnering with Jahive and Bree reminded me that the best creativity happens when we lift each other up.

Find Us

Where to Find Earth Empress

Earth Empress pops up at Charlotte-area markets and events. Follow on Instagram for the next market date — or message to ask about a piece.

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Support the Story

Every purchase writes the next chapter.

Let's Write the Next Chapter

Whether you want to collaborate, say hey, or find us at the market this weekend — we'd love to hear from you.