Mawage. Mawage is wot bwings us togeder tooday.


The Impressive Clergyman: "Mawage. Mawage is wot bwings us togeder tooday. Mawage, that bwessed awangment, that dweam wifin a dweam... And wuv, tru wuv, will fowow you foweva..." -  Princess Bride

What a wonderful honor it is to get to work on wedding rings. This is probably the most important piece of jewelry that you may everown, and there are so many options out there: chain jewelry stores, local jewelry stores, vintage, etsy, etc. Being asked to make wedding rings is a true test of trust. These people are forgoing all the other options and asking you to create something that represents and symbolizes them. 

Amanda's His and Hers Wedding Rings - MeritMade handmade kansas city kc merit made kelly conner wedding rings matching

Regardless of trend or what jewelry is in fashion, these rings will get worn everyday with everything. This requires that the rings be well-crafted and durable. Not only that, but the design must evoke both the individuals and couples personality while still maintaining a sense of timelessness and tradition. 

Francis' Wedding Band. - Meritmade kansas city wedding ring silver merit made meritmade kansas city jewelry

I really love working with clients to create and design what makes the most sense for them. Everything I make is crafted from scratch by hand. What I make is not perfect. It wasn't made by a machine. It was made by me, and I couldn't be happier to share a small piece of me to create something as meaningful as wedding rings.

Claire's Wedding Set.  Rose gold, cognac diamonds, and Opal - MeritMade kansas city merit made meritmade kc handmade jewelry art jewelry unique jewelry

Check out more custom work in my Portfolio or drop me a line, kelly@meritmadekc.com.

xo, Kelly


My Studio

 "I don't think there is an artist of any value who doesn't doubt what they're doing."

- Francis Ford Coppola

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My studio is the place where all that doubt comes to the surface. Frustrations, epiphanies, failures and successes all must start and end in the studio. It is a powerful place where I often feel my most vulnerable. However in that weakness, I find my greatest strengths, sense of exploration, and determination.  

Morgan Miller an amazing photographer and friend recently stopped by to take some photos of me and my studio for her "makers gonna make" series. I couldn't be happier with how the images turned out. They truly express and capture me and my studio.

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