Courtney Reckord

I am a Vermont custom jewelry designer who loves bringing your ideas to life through handmade jewelry. My journey began in the classroom, where I spent nine years teaching high school art. During that time, I started a fine metals program that quickly became one of the most popular classes at the school. Teaching deepened my understanding of craft and kept me curious. I learned alongside my students and explored new techniques that inspired my own creative practice.

Early Passion and Career Shift

Even before the school day began, I woke up at 5 a.m. to work on a growing dream. I learned how to 3D model, sourced topographic data for my designs, and built relationships with vendors who could help me bring my vision to life. In 2018, I took the leap and left teaching to focus full-time on my jewelry business. That decision remains one of the proudest moments of my creative journey.

Inspiration and Craft

Today, I create jewelry that tells stories rooted in place and memory. As a Vermont custom jewelry designer, my designs are inspired by mountain ridgelines, river bends, beloved trails, and quiet landscapes that stay with us. I work with recycled metals and ethically sourced or lab-grown gemstones. I also enjoy incorporating heirloom stones into custom pieces. In this way, each piece carries personal and sentimental meaning.

Values and Process

Every piece I create reflects the values that started it all: curiosity, connection, and care for the world around us. Through handmade jewelry, I help you hold onto the places and people that shape your story. Whether you are celebrating a milestone, honoring a memory, or designing a bespoke piece, I guide the process with care and clarity.