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Kelty Pelechytik
How and when you got into the trade?
After my daughter was born I was searching for something I could do for work that would allow me to still be with her and have my dogs at my feet. I had been collecting art, including some antique jewellery, with the thought I might one day own a store. In 2016 I met Bill Bell, a retired high school teacher and a jeweller, who was brilliant in that he made most of his own tools, panned his own gold in the mountains, and generously spent a lot of time teaching me his passion. I worked with him as much as possible, and then I went to New York to take a stone-setting class, and from then I began really honing in on making jewellery my career.
How would you describe your work in 5 words?
Elegant, opulent, unique, sophisticated, artful.
Where do you take your inspiration from?
A lot of my inspiration comes from art history and old world jewellery. Jewellery is one of the oldest art forms, jewellery has adorned people for 25 000 years. It has a rich history, and the big picture of how jewellery influenced trade and the economy as we know it fascinates me almost as much as how emotional and personal each piece is to the wearer. More than just objects, items of jewellery represent special occasions, they are ways for people to represent themselves to others, they become pieces passed on for generations, they can make you feel a certain way. All of that is such an overwhelmingly beautiful thing to be a part of.
How would you describe your work in 5 words?
Elegant, opulent, unique, sophisticated, artful.
Where do you take your inspiration from?
A lot of my inspiration comes from art history and old world jewellery. Jewellery is one of the oldest art forms, jewellery has adorned people for 25 000 years. It has a rich history, and the big picture of how jewellery influenced trade and the economy as we know it fascinates me almost as much as how emotional and personal each piece is to the wearer. More than just objects, items of jewellery represent special occasions, they are ways for people to represent themselves to others, they become pieces passed on for generations, they can make you feel a certain way. All of that is such an overwhelmingly beautiful thing to be a part of.
What was the most memorable piece that you made?
The most memorable piece I’ve made is the Lovers Eye, under a 2 CT portrait diamond, collaboration that Robyn Rich and I created together.
What was the most memorable piece that you made?
The most memorable piece I’ve made is the Lovers Eye, under a 2 CT portrait diamond, collaboration that Robyn Rich and I created together.
Why do you enjoy working with Misfit diamonds?
I enjoy working with Misfits because they are supportive and easy to get along with, not just for me but I believe for everyone. I want to be part of a community that wants everyone to succeed, and whose members are fair and transparent and warm. The Misfits team has grown so much in such a short time because they have unique, high-quality diamonds, and Ash has an incredible vision. Throughout the process you can tell the company has all the different aspects you would want covered — they’re ethical and transparent, and also very personable and supportive, and knowledgeable and dependable. Especially as an emerging jeweller, I feel lucky that I have grown to know them and work with them.
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