I’m a metal mixer today and everyday!
Growing up in the jewelry industry combined with a passion for antique housewares and jewelry drove me to study gemology, jewelry manufacturing, wax carving and jewelry design. I moved to San Diego to study at the Gemological Institute of America in Carlsbad, CA. After graduating I moved to NYC and worked as a buyer for a well respected jewelry designer. I gained more experience working for a diamond supplier and working as an independent appraiser.
Eventually, I moved back to my hometown in efforts to expand the family business. As a busy mother of two boys and quite of few animals, we are working on adding our large inventory of antique and conversion jewelry daily!
Everyone thinks their kids are the cutest. So I’ll say it, my kids are the cutest! /Kim – Instagram @EstateJewelryMama
I love making conversion jewelry from upcycled vintage items and I’m passionate about restoration on vintage and antique jewelry. I strive to repair and repurpose items with quality materials and extreme detail.
The Team
Kimberly Higley
Owner, Jeweler & Partner.
Graduate GIA Gemologist, bench jeweler and antique jewelry collector and restorer of EJM. Mother of the wild and lover of the erie and old.
Patty Jo Limle
Owner, Accounts & Partner
Twenty-five years of experiences being surrounded by gems. Mother and grandmother of the wild and keeper of the books.
