About

Using metalsmithing, wire-working, and knotting techniques, Amy’s work taps into memory, culture, and heritage by reviving forgotten treasures (orphan earrings, vintage glass Mardi Gras beads, souvenirs, etc.) along with surplus or discarded items (computer elements, bra underwires, broken dishes), reclaimed metals, connecting them to gemstones that are associated with myth, power, and healing to create wearable, living stories.

Amy A Jewelry’s (formerly Amy Cousin Jewelry) two collections frequently borrow from and complete each other:

In the Gemstone Energy collection, Amy creates energetically connected jewelry using ethically sourced gemstones and reclaimed metals. Gemstone energy has been acknowledged and used throughout time and cultures. Gemstones have been used as energy sources, healing tools, as well as pretties that inspire and delight us. Amy’s Gemstone Energy pieces are not intended to do the work for the wearer, but to remind them to tap into that energetic association to find the power within the wearer – oh yes, it’s there!

The Revived Collection is all about taking the most unusual items, things that are often easily discarded such as computer motherboards, silverware, metal underwires for bras, car and bike parts, and vintage glass Mardi Gras beads. The more I work with these items, the more I draw on the memories of what they once meant to the owner. There are stories behind the elements of pieces in the Revived Collection, which makes them excellent conversation starters.

Both collections are created using recycled and reclaimed precious metals as well as gemstones that are sourced from ethical suppliers unless otherwise noted, as with some vintage elements.