Jewellery that is comfortable, easy to wear and designed to last. From classic pearls to whimsical airplanes, find a style that speaks to you. Handmade, local, and environmentally friendly - it’s fashion you can feel good about.

Classic, elegant, confident, refined.

Biography

My name is Melanie Archer. I graduated from the Alberta College of Art + Design with honours in 2014. After working under Shona Rae at The Blackboard Gallery for three years I established my own studio in Calgary in 2020. Outside of making jewellery I am passionate about outdoor adventuring, gardening and making and eating super delicious food!

About My Work

  • I design and make jewellery primarily out of sterling silver but also work in gold, brass, alternative metals and with both precious and semi-precious stones. I take extra care to make sure my designs are comfortable and safe, often trying them out myself before selling to the public.

  • I do NOT use nickle silver or metals containing nickle silver as it commonly causes allergic reactions! It is illegal to use in jewellery in Europe for that reason. If you have metal allergies, talk to me about possible alternatives.

  • My business is as eco friendly as I can make it. I love our planet and want to help protect it for as long as possible. This means…

    My packaging including stickers and shipping envelopes is either made from natural materials, is compostable or has been upcycled or recycled.

    Metal itself is recycled materials - all my scraps and shavings are meticulously saved to be melted down and used again.

    I do my research when purchasing materials to support ethically sourced and low eco impact metals, stones and packaging. This is a complex global issue that is changing all the time and while I try my best to ensure I don’t contribute to destructive or unethical practices, I realize I probably don’t always get it right. So if you have questions or concerns - let’s talk about it! We can always learn more.

 

How to shop my work…

Stores & Markets

Find my jewellery in the Alberta Craft Galleries in both Calgary and Edmonton locations.

Alberta Craft Calgary

Located on the 2nd floor of cSPACE-Marda Loop

1721 29 Ave SW 280, cSPACE, Calgary, AB T2T 6T7

Alberta Craft Edmonton

10186 106 St, Edmonton, AB T5J 1H4

@albertacraftcouncil

Come find me at the Hand Made Here spring and winter markets.

Spring 2026: Alexandra Centre Society

922 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0S4

Winter 2026: Triwood Community Center

2244 Chicoutimi Dr NW, Calgary, AB T2L 0X3

@handmadehereyyc

In Person

Interested in something custom? Questions about repairs or restringing? Or maybe you just have jewellery related questions. Contact me directly! Send me an email to get the conversation going.

Online

Here! Literally right here! Click the link below to go to my online shop page.

Don’t see what you’re looking for? Hit the contact button and ask me directly.

Also, follow me on Instagram to see posts about new items, upcoming market dates and sometimes tips, tricks and fun jewellery related info.

@melaniearcherjewellery