Cylene Rainville
The Lovely Smith
Jewelry
I have always been a creative person,
but it wasn’t until I was pregnant with
my first baby that I decided to take a
metalsmithing course. I have always
been fascinated by jewelry and the idea
of making pieces with form and function.
With my background in art therapy and psychology,
it was a natural progression to incorporate the two into my artmaking
process.
“I started ‘The Lovely Smith’ after my sister suggested that
I look into online venues for my work. I began selling on Etsy
and the rest is history.”
What’s the hardest part about running your own
business?
The most difficult part of running my own business is
juggling my day job, family life, and my jewelry making.
As a one-woman operation, I handle everything from
purchasing materials and design, to manufacturing and
packing orders.
What’s been your most popular item or line to date?
My simple everyday jewelry has always been popular, but my Spinnerette line of
designs has definitely been the most rewarding. The items in the collection are
designed as fidget jewelry for individuals with anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive
disorders, and ADHD. I have attempted to create pieces that are not only functional
and textural, but beautiful and stylish as well.
What goals do you have in store for the future of your
business?
My goal is to expand my fidget jewelry line and eventually
market on a larger scale to try and help people who
struggle with their mental health symptoms.
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