Kristin Christopher
Handmade in Kansas City — 30+ Years of Jewelry Making
About Us — Kristin Christopher Jewelry
Handcrafted Jewelry Rooted in Art, Story & Connection
We’re Chris and Kristin Cooper — artists, metalsmiths, and long-time creative partners. We met over 30 years ago in a jewelry class at the University of Kansas, each earning BFAs in Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design. After years working in creative fields like writing, photography, animation, web and graphic design — including a memorable chapter at Disney.com in Los Angeles — we returned to Kansas City to raise our family and rediscover our love of hand-fabricated jewelry.
Two Artists. Two Distinct Approaches. One Shared Vision.
Though we share the same foundations in metalsmithing, our creative instincts couldn’t be more different — and that’s what makes our work special.
- Kristin gravitates toward precision, texture, patinas, and color — often building intricate surfaces layer by layer.
- Chris brings a sense of modern organic form, creating pieces that feel fluid, sculptural, textural, and bold.
Together, these perspectives blend into jewelry that reflects balance, contrast, curiosity, and a deep respect for craft — each piece designed to be meaningful, wearable art.
Inspired by Nature & Everyday Beauty
We work from our studio on the edge of Kansas City, where we’re surrounded by wildlife, the woods, and the quiet rhythm of nature. Travel, mountains, rivers, and family adventures continually inspire new textures, forms, and ideas.
A Family-Run Studio Since 1991
Since the beginning, we’ve hand-fabricated every piece ourselves — sawing, soldering, filing, shaping, and finishing each component with care. We love making jewelry that brings joy, confidence, and connection to the people who wear it.
Jewelry That Means Something
We believe jewelry should feel personal. It should tell a story — your story.
Our pieces are made to last, to be worn often, and to be passed on. They’re created with intention, shaped by hand, and inspired by a life lived together with our sons and our rescue pups by our side.
