One of our newest jewelry lines – AntiGenre – has quickly become a favorite of jewelry shoppers looking for modern, contemporary handmade jewelry. We’ve recently discovered many jewelry designers who are venturing into the use of recycled metals to create gorgeous necklaces, earrings, and other adornments. The designer of AntiGenre is one of the pioneers of this craft.
Lauren Markley is a native of Kansas currently living in South Carolina. Despite having developed an interest in art and design at an early age, she only recently began studying metalsmithing. After nearly a decade of moving back and forth between Canada and Japan, and pursuing a variety of careers, she returned to the US in 2004 and began looking for outlets for her creative instincts. What began as a hobby is now a full-time profession.
Founder and designer Lauren Markley uses a keen recycled materials sensibility to communicate difference styles and designs through her jewelry line. Darker metals and treatments reign here through amorphous shapes. Silk cords in bold colors highlight exactly where a splash of energy is needed. We love, you love these industrially sleek pieces that are flying right out the door!
