Our story

Hi, my name is Yvonne,

I am the maker behind SRK_ArtisanJewelry. I create modern chic jewelry for every woman. My love for jewelry dates back to 2008. At 18 years old I had to step up and create a way to support my family. On the streets of Kampala, Uganda, I fell in love with how women of all kinds made a living creating jewelry, so I started asking them to teach me. Some days I was lucky to have a free lesson, but most days I was charged for the lesson. I mostly learned by observation, seeing how they crafted their jewels, and I quickly picked it up. Because of that determination and love to create I am here today. All SRK_ArtisanJewelry pieces are organically handcrafted in my home. I am a self-taught creator and I draw my inspiration from gemstones, nature, and our beautiful coastline.

SRK_ArtisanJewelry was created for all women and is an inclusive brand. We celebrate amazing women with the objective of inclusion and making sustainable eco-friendly jewelry at an affordable price.

We are an eco-friendly, sustainable, zero-waste jewelry business. We repurpose each and every piece of scrap metal to create new pieces or collect those we don’t reuse and send them to our suppliers who in return recycle them and use them in helping other jewelers in Africa.

In an effort to reduce on our carbon footprint in the world, we re-use all our shipping materials. If you find  your shipment in a reused box, that’s our way of reducing waste thus encouraging you to Reuse, Recycle and Reduce!

As a mother of three lovely children, being able to create and do what I love is a dream. I want to thank all that have made it a reality!

By shopping small and choosing handmade you are not only supporting my dream, but my family and the younger generations to come. 

Thank you for supporting my dream ~ Yvonne