Welcome to my shop, Olive & Frida Designs. After years of collecting fashion and statement jewelry, I wanted to teach myself how to make my own pieces that were not mass produced but unique only to me. I always loved vintage jewelry and how well it’s made, so I take vintage components like brass stampings ,findings, chain, brooches, pendants and mix them with new components to create true one-of-a-kind pieces.

I started my company in 2007 with the goal of connecting with others who share my love of unique jewelry that is bold, colorful and fun. I have always been inspired by free spirits like Frida Kahlo and Iris Apfel. I absolutely love accessorizing to make a basic blouse or dress completely unique.

The name “Olive & Frida” is derived from two of my cats. I am a devoted animal lover with a passion for rescuing and caring for all creatures. I’ve traveled around the world, taking the same trek as Dian Fossey to see the breathtaking mountain gorillas in Rwanda, koalas in Australia, the Barbary macaques on the top of the Rock of Gibraltar, but I’m always anxious to get home to my cats and dogs as well as my “outdoor” pets like the deer, fox, geese and birds. You can see my love for animals and nature reflected in many of my designs.

Thank you so much for browsing my collections. I hope you find just the right piece that will be unique for you.

- Carrie Cafiero, owner & designer