Autumn Jade Studio

CUSTOM-MADE JEWELRY AND CANDLES FROM AUTUMN JADE STUDIO

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Q @autumnjadestudio Siobhan Kennedy, 23, originally from Manning, began creating wire wrapped jewelry eight years ago under the business name Angel Aura Creations. As she and her business both grew, she changed the name to Autumn Jade Studio, and expanded her product line to include gold and silver.

While custom jewelry is a mainstay of the business, this September Siobhan and her partner, Blayne Parsons, launched a home line featuring hand-poured, scented candles.

How did you get into making what you make? I feel like I came into it naturally. I had always collected stones, but when I was 15, I purchased some wire-wrapping supplies, and the rest is history. I taught myself through trial and error. When I moved into silversmithing, I learned by watching

videos. With my knowledge from the past eight years, my recent transition into gold has been easy.

Blayne and I have been making candles for fun for a few years already—scent is a big part of our home. COVID-19 gave us the extra time we needed to bring our home line into being.

What about your process is important to you? The most important part is sourcing ethical and authentic materials for all my products. I strive to make things my customers will love and things that will last, so quality products are important.

Since most of my jewelry is completely custom, the second-most important part of my process is getting to know my client—what they love, what they want and what is most important to them. Custom jewelry is a very intimate thing to create, and lots of my clients have become friends of mine because of this.

I try to work within every budget, so we decide on a budget and metal first. Then, we pick a stone and design. Most of the time people already have an idea to start with, whether it is a stone or a design or a general concept.

Tell us a bit about what you make. Custom Gemstone Rings & Earrings – I offer these in Sterling Silver, Fine Silver, and Gold Fill. I offer family sets, anniversary sets and work with many different designs and stones. The prices depend on the metal and gemstone we choose, but most range from $48 to over $200.

Bracelets – These are also fully customizable, but on my website and in my retail-store partner locations you will find a selection of natural gemstone bracelets, which I call Simple Gems, and natural stone and wood or lava diffuser bracelets.

Candles – Our newest additions, the candles are hand poured in our little home studio. They’re made of 100 percent soy wax with wood wicks,

scented, paraben- and phthalate-free, and they come in 8-ounce glass jars or 4-ounce travel tins. We like to switch up scents with limited edition holiday or seasonal scents. We’ll be creating gift candle sets during the holiday seasons—totally customizable, of course.

How can people purchase your products? You can find us online at autumnjadestudio.com, on Instagram and Facebook @AutumnJadeStudio. Reach out to chat through those channels or email me at autumnjadestudio@hotmail.com. Mint Health + Drugs in Peace River also carries our products. We’ll be hosting pop-up shops throughout the holiday season, so follow on social media to stay informed. We also offer gift certificates, which is a great way to buy a custom piece of jewelry for someone if you don’t know their sizes and preferences.