As you step into the Meadowbelle studio, modern, dainty jewelry is cast against the backdrop of an industrial building whose history reaches far back into the roots of Kansas City history: The Livestock Exchange Building. There, you’ll find a collection of pearls set upon golden hoops, silver chains that catch and reflect glints of light and a delicate droplet of gold with a single initial on it. A delicate collection of minerals and metals, soldered to simple perfection and beauty; a wondrous, feminine quality across each piece. This is the quality of Kansas City’s Meadowbelle Jewelry.
Founded by Erin Pech in 2008, Meadowbelle is a woman-owned handmade jewelry company. Specializing in minimalist, personalized pieces, Meadowbelle prides itself in creating timeless pieces that weave storytelling into their jewelry, honoring the past while cherishing current moments that will become future memories.
Meadowbelle Jewelry creates a personally tailormade experience for each customer. Each product is handcrafted with immense precision and attention to detail, from shimmering rings to glittering necklaces.
Erin credits her love of art and connection for the creation of Meadowbelle.
“I studied Spanish and sociology in college, but I had always enjoyed art and any creative process,” says Erin. “I joke that Meadowbelle is my third child, but it really did grow to become something very special to me. Similar to [the life lessons of] raising my own kids, my business has been something that’s taught me deep truths about myself and continually pushes me to work through my own limiting beliefs. I suspect this is a nearly universal experience for business owners.”
Erin, who is from the Northland, spent several years dabbling in jewelry as an artistic medium, but it was planning her wedding that sparked a love for creating personalized pieces.
“I made jewelry as keepsakes for my bridesmaids,” says Erin. “They were meant to cement that moment so we’d always have something to remind us of that time.”
Operating initially on the Etsy platform, Erin became adept in the world of e-commerce. But even with the internet’s great reach, over the years, she felt the impersonal aspects of virtual business became magnified. Erin wanted her jewelry to make others feel celebrated and seen and, overall, serve as a way to preserve moments in time by telling stories.
“It can be overwhelming living in an age where everything from goods, services, news and virtual connection is so instaneously available online,” says Erin. “We are more connected than ever in a myriad ways yet feel less connected than ever. I knew then that I wanted Meadowbelle to be a business that felt personal, like a close friend.”
Erin’s aspiration for connection with online customers led to handwritten notes in every single shipment, allowing her to be able to connect more with each customer. But Erin didn’t stop there.
In 2021, Erin took this sentiment even further by launching Meadowbelle’s Memorial and Memento Jewelry collection. This deeply personal line allows customers to encapsulate cherished memories within custom jewelry, incorporating meaningful elements such as sand from a special beach, earth from a childhood home, or even cremains of a loved one or pet.
“[It] has been one of the most impactful, emotional journeys for me as a jeweler,” says Erin.
Although not strictly what Meadowbelle offers, Pech exuded great emotion for the collection.
“It’s the trust that our customers place in us, the stories they share with us, that make this collection truly special,” says Erin.
At its core, Meadowbelle Jewelry is about more than beautiful designs—it’s about preserving moments, celebrating connections, and honoring the people and places that shape our lives. For Erin, every piece tells a story, and she considers it a privilege to help her customers keep those stories close to their hearts.
You can find Erin’s jewelry on her website at meadowbellejewelry.com or on Instagram at @meadowbelle