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 without the use of CAD, AI or 3D printing.

Metalwork, lapidary & carving of wax models is all done by hand in my studio. Any castings are done locally and use only recycled gold & silver. Transparency is important to me- I love to answer any and all questions about jewelry making and If you want to learn more, I post a lot of behind-the-scenes videos on instagram.

Hello! I’m Kate. 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.