About Peterson MADE

Peterson MADE is a jewelry brand designed and handcrafted by Barb Peterson. Every piece of the collection is made by Barb in her North Carolina studio, and her designs highlight traditional gold-smithing skills with a modern aesthetic. A bit more about Barb's story: What started as a hobby for creative expression in 2008, advanced to a small business and a quest to build technical skills and knowledge. Leaving the early days of being ‘self-taught’ behind, I became a student of nationally known masters for a classical education in metal and jewelry arts, attending numerous workshops and intensive study programs. My work reflects a modern take on traditional goldsmith skills - fabrication, stone setting, metal alloying, wax carving, and casting - and I continue to explore new techniques and inspirations to build my design vocabulary. Learning is never done! Traveling the globe, appreciating an experience, and an on-going hunger to learn and connect are all key ingredients to my inspirations and my outlook. I design and make jewelry for the client who has a clear point of view and enjoys mixing and pairing of different styles across special pieces already in their collection. Mixing metals, pairing high / low, rustic or chic, diamonds or fancy colored stones.... diversity is where it's at, and I work hard to create pieces that allow my design aesthetic + my customers' distinct style to shine. Read their story