Samantha McCreery

I couldn’t find the jewelry I wanted to see in the world, so I decided to make it.

I’m a small, West Virginia-based silversmith specializing in unique, one-of-a-kind, handcrafted jewelry. I make distinctive, artisanal pieces that are meaningful and sustainably sourced, transcending mass-produced, fast-fashion jewelry.

Silversmithing is an ancient art form. People have been adorning themselves with metal jewelry as far back as 4000 BC and shell beads can be traced to the Neolithic Period. The beginnings of silver mining started about 5,000 years ago in modern-day Turkey. I am honored to be one small link in that long, long line of human self-expression.

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The foundation of Wild Indigo Wares is about creating meaningful pieces that connect people to nature and their core memories. This jewelry is built to last and is one-of-a-kind.

Using recycled metals, ethically sourced cabochons (think fair trade coffee), and second-hand tools, as well as not mass producing anything, helps to keep my environmental impact as light as possible.

As fast fashion has become more ubiquitous, I think it is important to dig our collective heels in and ask if we really want to support the endless use of non-renewable resources, the disposable nature of items, and the poor treatment of the humans who make those items.

As a lifelong maker (I’ve tried all the things—quilting, knitting, block printing, stained glass, and even a basket weaving class), I am extremely curious and love to experiment. My past creative experiences help to add depth, form, and texture to my jewelry pieces. I love working with metal and adding tiny details to my pieces.

My pieces reflect nature and the inspiration I find in the flora & fauna of Appalachia. I love to work with my hands, creating tangible objects of beauty that are heirloom pieces, carrying meaning and memories forward through time.