Sometimes a designer can take a gemstone, like a dendritic agate, and give it a spotlight it deserves. And just like these unique agates, each design created by A Taste of Honey is as ethereal as the stone it holds. I also love her use of seashells and the organic feel they bring to her designs. Mackenzie also has a love for black star sapphires, another highly underrated gemstone! Each piece is handcrafted in her Brooklyn studio. It was awesome meeting her at NY NOW and seeing her designs in person.
Name: Mackenzie Schmaltz
Where from/where are you based:
I’m originally from Michigan, living in Brooklyn, NY
How long have you been in the jewelry industry: I started learning how to make jewelry 10 years ago and started working on my brand 2 years ago
Zodiac sign: Taurus/Gemini cusp
Favorite gemstone: star sapphires and emeralds
Favorite piece in your collection:
Horn chokers
3 words to describe your jewelry:
Organic, feminine, fantasy
*photos by Lauren Newman for Gem Gossip
