Founder of The Dappled Wood
My name is B. I started The Dappled Wood to help women feel bold, joyful, and confident through lightweight, handmade jewelry that fits your real life.
Bold as Nature.
The Dappled Wood started as a creative outlet and grew into a handmade jewelry brand built around joy, individuality, and self-expression. I wanted to create pieces that helped women feel boldly themselves.
We make bold statement jewelry that is surprisingly lightweight and comfortable. Thoughtful shapes, vibrant colors, and hypoallergenic metal options help you wear what you love without compromising on comfort.
For the color lovers, the statement makers, the sensitive-ear girlies, and anyone who has ever been told a certain style is not for them. There is no one-size-fits-all definition of confidence.
We believe in boldness, joy, individuality, quality, and empowerment. Jewelry should be a playful way to express who you are, and a little color can make an ordinary day feel extraordinary.
REAL WOMEN. REAL STORIES.
Bold style. All-day comfort. Real feedback from The Dappled Wood community.
“My specific ones are made out of clay, light weight, beautiful, and do not hurt my ears - great for sensitive ears.”
“They are truly the most beautiful pieces of jewelry I own. I got so many compliments on them.”
“They are so lightweight and beautifully made! Would highly recommend them for a pop of fun to your outfits.”
“These earrings are stunning and B does an amazing and detailed job at customizing them.”
“B has a fabulous selection of earrings that are stunning and incredibly lightweight.”
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Rich autumn colors. Featherlight comfort. Handmade for your autumn adventures.
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We are thrilled to have sold more than 4000 pairs of handmade accessories at over 100 markets in Maryland and beyond.
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From whimsical Christmas studs to festive statement earrings, find lightweight holiday styles made to bring a little extra joy to your season.
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The Dappled Dispatch
Fresh jewelry styling ideas, thoughtful gifts, and stories from the studio.
Impressive New PressA little piece of our botanical jewelry studio appears in Palomino County’s Fall/Winter 2026 issue through Aware House’s group advertisement.
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For curlie girliesYour curls and your earrings can both take up space. Explore shape, color contrast, comfortable proportions, and practical checks for earrings that catch on hair.
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Be bold as natureBring a little woodland into your everyday wardrobe with acorn, leaf, and flower earrings. Explore nature-inspired jewelry, practical outfit ideas, and a touch of cottagecore.
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In the mood for magicFind seven witchy jewelry gift ideas for lovers of moons, serpents, skulls, and romantic botanical designs, with handmade earrings for year-round personal style.
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A Baltimore storyA September 2026 VoyageBaltimore interview with founder Brittany Arnett explores colorful handmade jewelry, motherhood, entrepreneurship, and the lessons behind The Dappled Wood.
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For your plant personShopping for plant lovers? Discover seven nature-inspired handmade jewelry gifts, from monstera leaf earrings to sculptural flowers, plus tips for choosing the right style.
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Layer up, stand outLearn how to measure the space between your piercing and collar, choose comfortable statement earring lengths, and style bold earrings with turtlenecks, jackets and scarves.
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Clip into confidenceExplore clip-on statement earrings and other fit options for non-pierced, stretched, low-pierced or uneven lobes, with practical guidance on comfort and hardware.
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Behind the ear artA founder interview about creativity, handmade jewelry, and building a business around how women want to feel.
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