Nicole Robinson is a Baltimore-based jewelry designer whose journey began with restringing her mother’s pearl costume necklace in a new way. As a child and young adult, she aspired to become a dancer, with Debbie Allen and Alvin Ailey her examples and inspirations. Nicole’s first loves were rooted in design and the creative arts.

With an affinity for wearing unique and meaningful jewelry, Nicole picked up a jewelry making book. In 2011, she sold her first pieces at a holiday fair — all 20 pieces sold. Designing jewelry calmed her mind and spirit, centering her in a world where she was often pulled in many directions. Jewelry at once became her way of connecting to herself and back to her authenticity. Nicole saw no boundaries in making jewelry, and relished the freedom of trying new colors and techniques. This platform for self-expression was limitless.

Mid-century modern interiors, art deco architecture, abstract art, period jewelry, and distinct personas, among others, inform Nicole’s design process. She enjoys giving new life to forgotten materials, often incorporating refurbished leather, recycled glass beads, and vintage findings. Above all, she creates pieces that feel like you.