About Autumn Designs · Est. 2000

Handcrafted jewelry from the coast of York, Maine

I'm Autumn Hampshire, a GIA Graduate Gemologist and the designer and maker behind Autumn Designs. From my studio on the coast of York, Maine, I handcraft jewelry in sterling silver, 14k gold and hand-selected gemstones, inspired by the natural beauty of the Maine coastline I call home.

  • Handmade in MaineEvery piece made in my York studio
  • GIA Graduate GemologistTrained at the Gemological Institute of America
  • Since 2000Over two decades designing jewelry
  • Six Maine shopsCarried by stores on the southern Maine coast

A soul in things made by hand

My journey as a jewelry designer began in high school and grew into a lifelong passion, eventually leading me to earn my Graduate Gemologist degree from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). With over two decades of experience, I craft each piece with care and precision.

I believe there is a soul in things made by hand. Unlike mass-produced jewelry, every piece I make is born from a quiet process of patience. It's a preservation of artistry, resulting in jewelry that carries an energy and weight that mass production can never match.

Using premium materials, including sterling silver, 14k gold and gemstones I select myself, I create lasting, meaningful pieces designed to be as enduring as the Maine coastline itself.

Where to find my jewelry in Maine

  • Bell Farm ShopsYork, ME
  • York Harbor InnYork, ME
  • Blue Door GalleryYork, ME
  • The Cliff HouseCape Neddick, ME
  • Alchemy Jewelry and GiftsOgunquit, ME
  • Salty HerdKittery, ME