About
ETHOS
Emily Warden Designs continues to set itself apart in the world of fine jewelry by offering bespoke, artisanal craftsmanship rooted in purpose and storytelling. Emily combines semi-precious and precious stones carefully sourced from all over the world with fine metals to create delicate, unique, and sustainable pieces for everyday wear and special occasions. Using only the highest quality materials, each piece is either fully fabricated in our in-house studio, or in conjunction with trusted casting & manufacturing partners, then hand-finished in house.
Committed to fostering transparency in the marketplace, EWD works with ethical purveyors who uphold the Kimberly Process standards, and exclusively with certified sources in the casting, refining, & recycling of precious metals. Additionally, responsibly sourcing diamonds and gemstones remains a top priority, in some cases even with documented provenance to the mines themselves. This practice holds higher standards for mining, labor and cutting practices within the industry.
ABOUT EMILY
As a child, Emily grew up creating dollhouses and the miniatures that go inside them with her mother & grandmother. This hands-on art of “working small” eventually drew her to the intricacies of jewelry making, where nostalgia, storytelling, & historical themes resonate throughout her work.
Emily received her Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art with a concentration in Metals & Jewelry from James Madison University. She then attended the New Approach School for Jewelers for advanced stone setting. Before the EWD brand was born in 2017, Emily spent many summers in New York City gaining experience in art business, design, & art history through her work at various art galleries, including Hollis Taggart & the Heller Gallery. In 2019, Emily opened the first Flagship Storefront in Richmond Virginia for her bespoke jewelry line. In addition to being published in British Vogue & Harper’s Bazaar, she was named Forbes 30 under 30 in 2023. EWD remains grateful to its Richmond community as well for winning Richmond Magazine’s Best Maker of Custom Jewelry in 2022-2026.
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