A B O U T

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Emily Chelsea Jewelry began as a vision, grounded in values that put both people and our planet front and center. Our mission reflects the values we share with the people we design unique jewelry for: extending beyond crafting beautiful pieces to uplifting mining communities, amplifying the voices of the underrepresented and oppressed, and ensuring a fair, ethical path from raw material to finished product.

In 2011, we posed a daring question: "How can we change the world while crafting exquisite jewelry?" Fueled by passion but weighted down by the notion of adding to the world’s clutter without deeper purpose, Emily had a profound realization: To pursue this path, we needed a brand that didn't just shine but radiated goodness.

 From that spark, Emily Chelsea Jewelry was born, built on our shared values that place people and our planet at the forefront. Our mission transcends the realm of crafting beautiful pieces; it's about elevating mining communities, amplifying the voices of the marginalized, and meticulously ensuring a fair, ethical journey from raw materials to the final masterpiece.

 As our brand grew, so did our vision. We noticed an echoing silence in the jewelry industry—a need to champion marriage equality and promote LGBTQ+ inclusivity. This became a core pillar of our brand ethos as we support everyone in their right to marry and the right to a welcoming and joyful ring buying experience. 

 We're here to support everyone in their right to love, to marry, and have a welcoming and joyful jewelry-buying experience. At Emily Chelsea Jewelry, we believe in the power of acceptance and celebrate love in all its brilliant forms. 

 We've distilled our commitment into four cornerstone values:

  • Quality Craft and Expert Design

  • Inclusivity 

  • Ethical Sourcing and Supply

  • Community

 I often quip about our level of transparency, joking that it's so thorough it might just be our Achilles' heel. But in all seriousness, I believe in lifting the veil on the complexities and challenges of sourcing. If there's ambiguity about a stone's origin, we'll choose integrity over a sale every single time.

 

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide an inclusive space to find, or co-create with us, unique and meticulously crafted jewelry, all while creating a positive impact.

We turn tradition on its head, carving the way for self-expression through the artistic realization of wearable art, sourced and crafted with a conscious for the communities which are intertwined in every touchpoint – from the sourcing of precious materials, to the expert design and hand-fabrication performed right in our Fishtown, PA studio.

We are thoughtful in the decisions we make because we believe in creating positive impact, for our clients and for the wider communities we touch.

 

Our Vision

We seek to create relationships with you to grow from being the local jeweler you designed your rings with, to your go-to jeweler for all important life moments.

Just as people have loyalty to their favorite tattoo artists, we want to be your preferred jewelry artisans – for how we make you feel when you walk through the door or interact with us online, for our design aesthetic, and comfortable and relaxed spaces – whether physical showrooms or our website which functions as a digital boutique – every touchpoint consistently showcases our quality and values.

 

EMILY CHELSEA VALUES

Quality Craft and Expert Design – Each piece of Emily Chelsea Jewelry is a miniature piece of wearable artwork thoughtfully designed and meticulously produced to meet our quality standards. We believe in a 360° design approach - your jewelry should be beautiful from every angle, and it is often the hidden details that make a piece special to the owner.

Inclusivity and Marriage Equality – Jewelry is for everyone: traditions do not limit our imaginations in our approach, environment, processes, and design.  Emily Chelsea Jewelry is an ally of the LGBTQ+ community and welcomes all couples. We believe that marriage is for everyone and we support and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. You will not find gender specific categories on our website or in the shop as our jewelry is made to be as expressive as you are.  While shopping with us, you will experience acceptance and a welcoming atmosphere as you embark on an exciting new journey in your relationship, one that truly deserves celebration. You can read more about our support for marriage equality here.

Ethical Sourcing & Supply – Where the materials come from is as important as the finished piece. Fair wages, optimal working conditions, minimal environmental impact, and profits that benefit local communities are practices we embrace.  You can read more about our sourcing and supply values here.

Community – As a jewelry design house deeply rooted in Philadelphia, our commitment extends beyond the borders of our beloved city. We have a responsibility to the communities in which we operate. From the dedicated craftspeople in our Jewelry District to the mining communities that provide our precious materials, we recognize the interconnectedness of our global industry. Just as the beverages we serve our clients reflect our dedication to our local, small businesses, our charity support reflects our core values and belief in giving back. Whether it's within the jewelry industry or the broader communities we engage with, our aim is to source, purchase, and donate responsibly, ensuring that our impact is both meaningful and positive.

Visit Us

The Emily Chelsea Jewelry showroom is nothing like your average jewelry store. Our converted warehouse space in Fishtown doubles as both a showroom and workshop and offers the opportunity to sit down with our design team to create your piece of jewelry in person during your visit. When you’re here, our number one goal is to make you feel relaxed and comfortable- we hope you stay a while and enjoy a drink on us! 

Our hours are:

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 10am-5pm
Thursday: 10am-7pm
Saturday: 10am-6pm
Closed: Sunday + Monday

Appointments are not required but preferred, especially for custom design. You can book your appointment using our calendar or by scheduling with us directly.

MEMBERSHIPS AND ORGANIZATIONS

ETHICAL METALSMITHS

Emily Chelsea Jewelry is an active member of Ethical Metalsmiths- an organization committed to informing jewelers and consumers on responsible mining, sustainable economic development and verified, ethical sources of materials used in making jewelry.

FAIRMINED

Emily Chelsea Jewelry is a license holder for Fairmined Gold. Fairmined Gold is backed by a 3rd party certification system that sources gold and silver from responsible artisanal and small scale mining companies. Fairmined Gold ensures “social development and environmental protection, providing everyone with a source of gold to be proud of.”

EQUALLY WED

All Emily Chelsea Jewelry employees are certified LGBTQ+ Inclusive. ECJ is a proud member of Equally Wed and the winner of the Equally Wed 2020 and 2021 awards.

GIA

Emily is a Graduate Gemologist through the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). You can read more about gemstones and diamonds at our blog, here.

JEWELRY INDUSTRY SUMMIT

Emily has been attending and involved with the Jewelry Industry Summit since its inception in 2016. The Jewelry Industry Summit seeks to develop collaborative approaches to solving sustainability issues and to empower businesses in the community to become more sustainable and to source more responsibly.

JEWELRY GLOSSARY PROJECT

Emily chaired the Jewelry Glossary Project from 2017-2020- a project committed to creating shared definitions for key terms used in the jewelry industry.

Human Rights Foundation

Emily Chelsea Jewelry is an ongoing monthly supporter of the Human Rights Foundation.

BLACK IN JEWELRY COALITION

Emily Chelsea Jewelry is a supporting member of the Black in Jewelry Coalition, the first international non-profit membership association dedicated to the inclusion and advancement of Black professionals within the gem, jewelry, and watch industry.