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Why I Make Jewelry That Actually Means Something
Let's be honest: the world doesn't need more jewelry. But it does need jewelry that means something.
I'm Trisha Flanagan. I make handcrafted sterling silver jewelry in Calgary—and I'm not into fast fashion or mass-produced stuff that looks pretty for a bit but says nothing. My pieces are about substance, not just sparkle. Every bracelet, necklace or ring I make is designed to hold a personal story—yours, not mine.
Where It All Started
I started making jewelry at the Alberta University of the Arts (back when it was still ACAD). I spent 4 years in the Jewelry and Metals program learning how to do things the right way—with fire, tools and patience. Then I did what any art grad does: I got a job that didn't pay much, but taught me everything. I worked under some incredible silversmiths and goldsmiths who helped me refine my craft.
Eventually, I opened my own studio here in Calgary, where I've been designing and making jewelry by hand ever since.
Why It's Personal (for Both of Us)
When I sit down to make a piece, I'm not just thinking about what looks good on Instagram. I'm thinking about you. What message do you want to wear close to your heart—or your wrist?
Most of my work these days revolves around Morse Code jewelry. Secret messages in solid sterling silver. Words like "brave," "I am enough," or even your kid's name—disguised as a sleek row of dots and dashes. It's wearable, meaningful, and totally custom.
It's jewelry that starts conversations. Sometimes with a friend who leans in and says, "Wait, what does that say?" And sometimes just with yourself.
Why I Still Make It the "Hard" Way
I don't just throw some beads in a chain and call it a day. I drill, file, solder, sand (twice), tumble for at least 6 hours, and finish everything by hand. I use sterling silver because it's durable, timeless, and hypoallergenic—so even if your skin is a diva, it'll behave.
This work is slow. But that's kind of the point.
Real Talk
I'm not trying to change the world with a bracelet. But I am trying to help people feel something when they wear it. A reminder. A celebration. A connection. Something you don't toss in a drawer after a season.
If that's your vibe, check out my Morse Code Collection. Or if you're feeling bold, design your own piece.
Let's Keep It Meaningful
Jewelry should feel like you. Not just in how it looks, but in what it says. If you're tired of the same old stuff, I think you'll find something different here.
Thanks for being here—your story is kind of the whole point.
