As trends come and go, one thing that should always be a constant in self expression is staying true to yourself.
Starling Fine Jewelry creates heirloom pieces that will be worn and shared for generations to come. Founded in 2016 by Chelsea Bartrum, Starling values high quality, ethically sourced materials created with transparency and sustainability.
Each item is hand made by a team of metal-smiths, stone setters, and casters in Los Angeles, California.
Bartrum has always been fascinated with adornment and design, but didn’t discover her passion for jewelry until she took a trip to Chetumal, Mexico while pursuing a master’s in nursing. Leaving nursing behind, she moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico and started gathering experience and knowledge as an apprentice for a master goldsmith.
Now with years of experience and a Graduate Gemologist degree from Gemological Institute of America, Bartrum’s line of fine jewelry is a thriving business.
Starling features large colorful gemstones in statement rings that sit beautifully next to their simple bands, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings. They also offer signet rings and necklaces with the birth flower of each month cast in gold or silver.
Bartrum’s daughter was born in 2019, the inspiration behind the modern mama and mini heirloom bracelets, a best seller.
Starling has a sister company called Heirloom Revival, that specializes in recycling and remaking fine jewelry.
Follow them on Instagram @starling and TikTok @starlingjewelry and take the time to explore all of thier pieces on their website here.