Michelle Starbuck Designs

Vintage best friends charms with hand-applied black epoxy resin. 

Keep one and give the other to your BFF!

Charms are 1/2" x 1/2". 

17" antique gold plated brass figaro chain (nickel free).

Care + Cleaning:
Lightly rub with a cleaning cloth periodically to remove dirt and oils.
To avoid accelerating the patina process, do not shower with your jewelry on or store it in the bathroom, as water and humidity will darken the metal. To remove patina/discoloration from raw brass pieces, make a solution of ¼ cup white vinegar, 1 tsp. dish soap, and 1 cup warm water. Soak the jewelry until cleaned, about 3-5 minutes. Rinse and dry well.  

Handmade in Chicago, Illinois
*Woman Owned Business

Michelle graduated from Drake University with a BFA in Painting and a BA in Psychology in 2004.  She moved to Chicago immediately after graduation with zero life plans.  In 2005, while managing a local boutique, she started making jewelry and selling it at the shop.  Two years later she was featured in Lucky Magazine as a standout local designer.  Later that year she started working at an art supply store which is where she met Steve.  In 2009 she began working at Lillstreet Art Center.  It was this job that allowed her to save money to invest in her business and spend time growing it before taking the leap to full time self employment in 2014.  After moving out of her shared studio in 2016, she now works from home in a 60 square foot sunroom.  Her idea of a perfect day would be going to the farmer’s market, then making jewelry while watching British crime dramas without being interrupted for the rest of the day.

What's Your Sign???
AQUARIUS (Jan 20 - Feb 18)
PISCES (Feb 19 - Mar 20)
ARIES (Mar 21 - Apr 19)
TAURUS (Apr 20 - May 20)
GEMINI (May 21 - June 20)
CANCER (June 21 - July 22)
LEO (July 23 - Aug 22)
VIRGO (Aug 23 - Sept 22)
LIBRA (Sept 23 - Oct 22)
SCORPIO (Oct 23 - Nov 21)
SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 - Dec 21)
CAPRICORN (Dec 22 - Jan 19)

Tiny vintage gold plated zodiac charm with hand applied black epoxy resin on dainty gold plated brass chain. Charm measures 9mm. Necklace chain measures 17" and is nickel free. 

Pictured from left to right in second photo:
1st row: Aries, Taurus, Gemini
2nd row: Cancer, Leo, Virgo
3rd row: Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius
4th row: Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces

Care + Cleaning:
Lightly rub with a cleaning cloth periodically to remove dirt and oils.
To avoid accelerating the patina process, do not shower with your jewelry on or store it in the bathroom, as water and humidity will darken the metal. To remove patina/discoloration from raw brass pieces, make a solution of ¼ cup white vinegar, 1 tsp. dish soap, and 1 cup warm water. Soak the jewelry until cleaned, about 3-5 minutes. Rinse and dry well.  

Handmade in Chicago, Illinois
*Woman Owned Business

 

Michelle graduated from Drake University with a BFA in Painting and a BA in Psychology in 2004.  She moved to Chicago immediately after graduation with zero life plans.  In 2005, while managing a local boutique, she started making jewelry and selling it at the shop.  Two years later she was featured in Lucky Magazine as a standout local designer.  Later that year she started working at an art supply store which is where she met Steve.  In 2009 she began working at Lillstreet Art Center.  It was this job that allowed her to save money to invest in her business and spend time growing it before taking the leap to full time self employment in 2014.  After moving out of her shared studio in 2016, she now works from home in a 60 square foot sunroom.  Her idea of a perfect day would be going to the farmer’s market, then making jewelry while watching British crime dramas without being interrupted for the rest of the day.