We’re excited to introduce you to Chaya Caron! She’s another artisan who hails from Maine, a mere hop and a skip over picturesque Casco Bay, with its islands, ferries, cormorants, and lobster boats. She designs and crafts her jewelry in her South Portland studio, where she is kept on task by her two cats, Everest and Tigger.

Chaya’s love of the outdoors is perhaps reflected in her beautiful Flower Earrings and Dainty Square Flower Necklace. Her handcrafted jewelry depicts lush cherry blossoms rendered in sterling silver, and the simplicity and grace of her designs recall haiku poetry. In keeping with Chaya’s appreciation for nature, she crafts her jewelry using recycled precious metals and fair trade gemstones.

One of Chaya’s pet peeves is the notion that people in Maine survive a year-round winter, replete with glaciers and sub-zero temperatures. In fact, Chaya loves living and working in Maine, where she can wake up to the sunrise over one of our state’s numerous and gorgeous lakes, with the morning mist hugging the trees. We also love living and working in Maine! We’re currently enjoying beautiful weather full of flowers and spring peepers!