ABOUT teenie jewelry

Teenie Jewelry is an Art & Fine Jewelry line that specializes in handmade symbolic amulets. Inspired by art, culture, nature, and travel; Each piece is made using a variety of materials including sterling silver, gold, gemstones, crystals, minerals, fossils, and/ or casted seashells. 

We maintain that the beauty lies in the subtle imperfections by intricately handcrafting every gem with a hand felt touch. Launched in 2015, Teenie Jewelry evokes the spirit and soul with bold & organic amulets intended to protect and empower. We remain a small, female-owned and operated business with a mindful approach to producing with care and consideration for sustainability and ethically conscious practices. 

• Bold Fluidity & Organic Luxury •

• Handmade in LA •

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Hi! I’m Teenie Mitchell, the designer & maker of Teenie Jewelry. I’ve been making jewelry for over ten years. I started by taking classes at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco while earning my BFA in Costume Design. I explored working with a variety of techniques and developed skills in fabric manipulation, draping, flat pattern making, sewing, corsetry, beading, embroidery, illustration, and metal arts & jewelry. I enjoyed experimenting with all them, but my true passion became clear as my connection with metalsmithing continued to grow stronger and stronger. It’s truly magical how one can manipulate a piece of sheet metal into three dimensional form, and how the process of creating is as personal as the final piece. 

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Since 2015, I have produced three collections - Bali, Siren, and Helio. Stylistically, my artistic inspiration stems from my fascination with art, antiquity, culture, nature, and traveling. I love organic shapes, and I find something very mesmerizing about spheres. They speak to my soul. The mystical world, alchemy, and the cosmos do, too. Sacred geometry is also a big influence. I view my work to be bold in design and fluid in form. I embrace the subtle imperfections while enhancing them with thorough finishing & polishing techniques. The overall effect leaves each piece with an organic and luxurious feel. My process involves both hand fabrication and wax carving. I love working with sterling silver, gold, gemstones, crystals & minerals, seashells, and fossils. I like to think of my creations as hidden treasures unearthed.

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Professionally, I have over 7 years of work experience in the Jewelry & Fashion industries. I am an experienced Bench Jeweler, Jewelry Production Coordinator, and Design Assistant. I have worked with various jewelry designers & companies including Kris Nations, Ashley Morgan Designs, Larisa Laivins Fine Jewelry, The Great Frog, and Fox & Bond Jewelry.