Jewelry is as personal as the wearer. Sometimes, we choose a piece to accentuate our fashions or features. Sometimes, we are drawn to the memories and nostalgia a piece contains. Jewelry is an expression of our personal style that boosts our self-confidence while connecting us to special people and memorable places.
As good as it feels to get, give, and wear jewelry, it feels even better when we source it directly from the makers.
In this issue, we are proud to highlight three Smyrna-based jewelry makers you can feel great about supporting! Dee Rogers, Allison Hickey, and Summer Carter are all reputable and popular makers with three completely distinct styles. For work, for play, or for special occasions, these talented local artists have just the thing to finish your look – and you don’t even have to leave town to get it.
DEE ROGERS
Dee Rogers Designs
Dee Rogers is well known to discerning jewelry-buyers in Smyrna, including as the former owner of Nest Home & Garden. For two decades, she has used genuine stones, cultured pearls, and fine metals to create beautiful jewelry pieces that are reasonably priced and customized to the buyer. Dee’s signatures are handcrafting with pure silver, intricate wire-wrapping, and the level of personalization that goes into every piece. She maintains a showroom on Concord Road you can visit by appointment.
Web: deerogersdesigns.com
Instagram: @deerogersdesigns
Shop: etsy.com/shop/deerogersdesigns
ALLISON HICKEY
s dot jewelry designs
Allison Hickey has been making jewelry as s dot jewelry designs for 15 years, crafting from 14-karat filled gold and sterling silver, fine stones, crystal, and glass. Allison’s work is known for being chic, trendy, and delicate. She retails independently and wholesales to fine boutiques around Atlanta Metro. Her work is available for purchase online, and you can find her in-person as a vendor at area art markets and festivals.
Web: sdotjewlerydesigns.com
Instagram: @sdotjewelry
Shop: sdotjewelrydesigns.com/shop
SUMMER CARTER
Summer Joy Designs
Summer Carter is a beloved long-time server at Atkins Park with a jewelry small business on the side. She works mostly in brass, cork, leather, and mosaic tile. Summer’s pieces have an elevated casual, modern aesthetic and are simultaneously bold and lightweight. Her work is available for purchase from her vendor booth at Smyrna Handmade Market, in Smyrna Market Village from May – October.
Instagram: @summerjoydesigns
