Anne Gruen is a jewelry artist driven by memory, material, and a quiet reverence for the beauty found in everyday things. Her journey into jewelry began not in a classroom, but in the natural world—with pockets full of stones and rocks, long walks in the beauty of nature, tilling the soil of her gardens and eventual animal husbandry-all these experiences collected over time.

Having started a family at a young age, Anne didn’t follow a traditional path toward art or design. Instead, her creative spirit evolved organically, shaped by lived experience, resilience, and a deep desire to make something lasting with her hands. Jewelry became the medium through which she could turn her personal history—and the textures, colors, and emotions tied to her favorite places and things—into tangible, wearable pieces of art.

Her work draws from a wide range of materials: fine metals, gemstones, fiber, and found objects all come together in unexpected harmony. No material is off limits, so long as it tells a story. Each design is deeply personal, not just to Anne, but to those who wear it.

Through her work, Anne hopes to create more than adornment—she hopes to spark memory, emotion, and connection. Her pieces are an invitation to reflect, to remember, and to carry your own story with quiet elegance.