Stuart Nye Handmade Nature Inspired Jewelry

| June 7, 2010 | 3 Comments

Stuart Nye Charm BraceletI've had quite a few pieces of Stuart Nye jewelry since I've been collecting. The problem with having Nye jewelry is that someone always wants to buy it from me. And I usually sell what I'm wearing for a tidy profit and forget about it until I see another piece that I can't live without.

The Stuart Nye company has been creating beautiful handmade flower and leaf design jewelry since 1933. The founder started creating bangle bracelets in his home during the Great Depression, and eventually expanded into a rustic studio shop in Asheville North Carolina, where it thrives today.  Inspired by the blooms outside his workshop windows in western North Carolina, Stuart Nye made his first sterling silver dogwood pin by hand.  Since then his original designs have become popular internationally.

After more than 75 years in business these nature inspired designs have remained true to the founder’s first vision for his jewelry.  Although the medium has changed, the company has added copper and brass to the types of materials used, the basic styles and method of manufacture have remained constant.  They still use the old fashioned chisels, files, and cast iron anvils that a blacksmith would use to craft the beautiful pins, earrings, pendants and charms they sell.

There are a few older pieces that are no longer made and are typically more valuable that new Stuart Nye jewelry so I always look for these when I’m shopping for vintage jewelry.  These always sell quickly.  However, their new products are lovely and in high demand.  To buy new Stuart Nye jewelry visit the website at www.stuartnye.com.    And for vintage pieces, watch online marketplaces and antique shows.

Vintage Stuart Nye Sterling Silver 925 and Copper Three Leaf Dogwood Pin Brooch
Vintage Stuart Nye Sterling Silver 925 and Copper Three Leaf Dogwood Pin Brooch
Paypal   US $34.99
Vintage Stuart Nye Sterling Silver 925 Dogwood Leaf Pin Brooch
Vintage Stuart Nye Sterling Silver 925 Dogwood Leaf Pin Brooch
Paypal   US $34.99
Stuart Nye Copper Pansy Post Earrings
Stuart Nye Copper Pansy Post Earrings
Paypal   US $38.00
VINTAGE STERLING SILVER STUART NYE DOGWOOD FLOWER ESTATE BROOCH J224131
VINTAGE STERLING SILVER STUART NYE DOGWOOD FLOWER ESTATE BROOCH J224131
Paypal   US $94.99
Stuart Nye Sterling Willow Leaf Pin
Stuart Nye Sterling Willow Leaf Pin
Paypal   US $30.00
Rare Vintage NYE Sterling 9 Charm Bracelet Pinecone Dogwood Pond Lily
Rare Vintage NYE Sterling 9 Charm Bracelet Pinecone Dogwood Pond Lily
Paypal   US $46.00
Stuart NYE Sterling Dogwood Flower Brooch Earrings
Stuart NYE Sterling Dogwood Flower Brooch Earrings
Paypal   US $24.95
VINTAGE STERLING SILVER HANDWROUGHT DOGWOOD BROOCH NYE
VINTAGE STERLING SILVER HANDWROUGHT DOGWOOD BROOCH NYE
Paypal   US $22.98
NYE Watch Oil 2 oz bottle with applicator tip included
NYE Watch Oil 2 oz bottle with applicator tip included
Paypal   US $.99
Vintage Stuart Nye Dogwood Earrings
Vintage Stuart Nye Dogwood Earrings
Paypal   US $11.86
Stuart Nye Sterling Tiny Oak Leaf Post Earrings
Stuart Nye Sterling Tiny Oak Leaf Post Earrings
Paypal   US $29.00
Stuart Nye Sterling Silver Oak Leaf Pin
Stuart Nye Sterling Silver Oak Leaf Pin
Paypal   US $30.00
Stuart Nye Sterling Pansy Pendant
Stuart Nye Sterling Pansy Pendant
Paypal   US $41.00
NYE STERLING SILVER FLOWER PIN
NYE STERLING SILVER FLOWER PIN
Paypal   US $18.95
Stuart Nye Copper Pansy Pin
Stuart Nye Copper Pansy Pin
Paypal   US $29.00
Stuart Nye Sterling Silver Pansy Pin
Stuart Nye Sterling Silver Pansy Pin
Paypal   US $37.00
EARRINGS STUART NYE STERLING SOUTHERN HIGHLAND ARTISAN ASHEVILLE NC MARKED
EARRINGS STUART NYE STERLING SOUTHERN HIGHLAND ARTISAN ASHEVILLE NC MARKED
Paypal   US $10.00
EARRINGS PINS STUART NYE ASHEVILLE NC ARTISAN MARKED STERLING
EARRINGS PINS STUART NYE ASHEVILLE NC ARTISAN MARKED STERLING
Paypal   US $42.00
Stuart Nye Large Sterling Pansy Bracelet
Stuart Nye Large Sterling Pansy Bracelet
Paypal   US $95.00
Stuart Nye Copper and Sterling Dogwood Cuff Bracelet
Stuart Nye Copper and Sterling Dogwood Cuff Bracelet
Paypal   US $76.00
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Wanda Fitzgerald is a Florida native and an vintage charm collector who loves to share her adventures in an e-commerce jewelry business with anyone who is interested.

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  1. Kat Simpson says:

    Very nice pieces. I’m not a big jewelry person but I found several pieces here I’d love to have! thanks for sharing, Kat

  2. Sally K says:

    Must look for this! Beautiful!

  3. Dawn says:

    Have to admit Stuart Nye is not a designer I’m at all familiar with but these are lovely pieces that he has made. I like flower jewelry and have quite a few flower charms so he is someone to add to my list.

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