KSDxAKOLA

Kate Swail Designs is a jewelry brand that is an extension of Kate’s passion for travel and bold spirit. Her love of color, many adventures in Africa, and pushing boundaries in fashion made Akola a perfect fit for manufacturing. Together, Kate Swail and Akola, have produced a collection of Kate's designs using 100% sustainable and locally sourced materials from Uganda. These styles continue to push our team of women to enhance their jewelry-making skills while working with materials they've known all their lives. These designs spark joy, create jobs, and leave you with a heartfelt shopping experience. Journey with us on our accessory adventures and elevate your everyday style!

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THE CORE COLLECTION

Shop your favorite Turquoise Treasures — designed in Dallas, handcrafted by artisans in Mexico.
We bring you collectible pieces made with Blue Kingman turquoise and finished in 24k gold-plated brass. These are the OG best-sellers of KSD, and we continue to build on your favorites to create a vibrant collection of artisanal, playful accessories you'll love season after season.

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OUR STORY

Kate Swail Designs is a jewelry brand that is an extension of Kate Swail’s colorful travels and bold spirit. Inspired by trips to Santa Fe with her grandmother, Mimi and San Miguel de Allende with her great Aunt Doris, Kate found a calling to create and curate beautiful, handcrafted jewelry pieces that reflect her family's vibrant outlook. The collection of bracelets, cuffs, earrings, rings, and necklaces are fashioned with 24K gold plated brass and Arizona-sourced turquoise. Each piece tells a story, as they are overseen by Kate and produced by artisan hands from around the world. Sparked by her love of color and her constant travels to New Mexico, South+Central America, Africa —and the many extraordinary cultures she’s experienced — each piece is imbued with her sense of adventure, all in hopes of inspiring others to find their own wanderlust.

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