Little wearable works of art. Made by hand. Never mass produced.
Inspiration, process & materials
My approach to making art has always been about getting my hands dirty, and jewelry is no exception. Each piece featured on this site is made by hand without the use of CAD, AI or 3D printing. I love to answer any and all questions about jewelry making, the world’s (possibly second?) oldest profession.
I’m obsessed with the universal joy of finding a little treasure and showing it off. This could be combing the beach for a beautiful stone or hunting for lost earrings in your grandmother’s nightstand. I am always seeking to capture that childlike sense of discovery and pride, often incorporating found objects or reclaimed materials with a story that make you want to shout “Look at this!”
The woman at the bench
Hello! I’m Kate. I’ve been making things since I could first hold a hammer.
I founded Kate Taylor Design in 2014 after completing my AAS in Jewelry Design/Fabrication at the Fashion Institute of Technology. Before that I studied theatre & art history at NYU. Even as my focus narrowed to jewelry, my art practice has always included a multitude of disciplines including textiles, printmaking & sculpture, and these continue to inform my work today.
After a hiatus beginning in 2019 to have my 2 awesome kids (and a pandemic thrown in!), I returned to my studio practice with new energy and a shift from production work to more unique one-of-a-kind items. Crafting tangible things, especially lasting heirlooms, feels more meaningful than ever.
All of the pieces featured on this site are designed and made by me in NYC, where I am part of the resident artist community at Brooklyn Metal Works.
“I paint with shapes”
