Our Story | The Dappled Wood - Botanical Jewelry in Baltimore
The Dappled Wood is a woman-owned jewelry studio near Baltimore, Maryland, creating bold, nature-inspired pieces for people who want their accessories to feel as expressive as they are. Founded by artist Brittany “B” Arnett, the brand began with a simple belief: color, texture, and thoughtful design can turn getting dressed into a small act of joy.
Every piece is handmade in small batches from polymer clay, then finished with careful details that make it distinctly ours. Botanical forms, faux stone patterns, sculptural textures, and saturated color all come together in jewelry designed to be noticed. Whether you gravitate toward our handmade floral earrings, organic stone-inspired designs, or the bolder silhouettes in our statement earring collection, the goal is the same: to help you wear something that feels personal, artful, and confidently your own.
Bold style without the heavy feeling
Statement jewelry should be exciting to wear, not something you are eager to remove. Polymer clay allows us to create generous shapes and dimensional designs that remain surprisingly lightweight. We pair those designs with quality, sensitive-ear-friendly findings, including 18k gold-filled and stainless or surgical steel options across the collection. Because comfort is personal, many styles can also be adapted with alternate posts, hooks, or clip-on hardware. If you need help choosing the right length or finding for you, our FAQs are a good place to begin, and you can always contact us for guidance.
Inspired by nature, shaped by a real person
Nature is the starting point, but never a rulebook. A flower may become oversized and architectural. A stone pattern may be reimagined in colors that do not exist in the earth. Leaves, snakes, shells, butterflies, and shifting seasonal palettes all pass through Brittany’s hands and point of view before becoming wearable art. That combination of the familiar and the unexpected is at the heart of our tagline, Bold As Nature.
The Dappled Wood is also deeply connected to the creative community around Baltimore and the greater DMV. After more than 100 markets and over 4,000 pieces sold, many of our most useful design decisions have come from talking with customers face to face: hearing why a certain earring length works, helping someone find hardware for sensitive ears, or adjusting a ring at the table so it fits a size that is often overlooked. You can meet us in person at an upcoming market or event, or join one of our hands-on classes and workshops.
Handmade with intention
Small-batch production gives us room to experiment while keeping quality at the center of the process. Pieces are shaped, textured, cured, finished, assembled, and inspected by hand. We plan our production carefully to use materials efficiently and make limited quantities rather than treating every design as endlessly replaceable. The result is a collection with variety, personality, and the visible touch of the maker behind it.
That care continues after your jewelry arrives. Our jewelry care guide shares simple ways to clean, store, and protect your pieces, while our customer reviews offer an honest look at how the designs feel and wear in real life.
Find the piece that feels like you
Some customers come for an everyday pair with an unexpected detail. Others want the biggest flower, brightest color, or most sculptural shape on the table. There is room for both. Start with our best sellers, explore the newest work in new arrivals, or browse all styles to find the piece that makes getting dressed more fun.
Handmade near Baltimore. Designed for bold, joyful, individual style. Shipped throughout the United States.
