Angie Gant has always had a love for jewelry. She used to make jewelry or do some type of crafting for fun in the evenings, and eventually decided to try something a bit more challenging and fulfilling. Angie began hand-stamping jewelry seven years ago, selling her creations to friends and family. It was then she realized she wanted to turn her hobby into a business and established Jewelry With Words.
Hand-stamping is a process by which a metal blank is marked with lettering and small designs. Stainless steel stamps are struck by a hammer, creating the impressions. This old-fashioned process takes a lot of practice and, according to Angie, can often result in wasted metal blanks (not to mention sore thumbs) from poorly placed hammer strikes.
But sore thumbs and an over-full recycling bin aside, Angie loves hand-stamping. It allows her to personalize and customize each piece. She sometimes finds inspiration for her creations online, staying on top of trends and searching for sentiments to empower those who wear her jewelry. You can find words of encouragement such as, “I am enough”, “Just breathe”, “Be the change”, and many more. And what would customized jewelry hand-made at the South Jersey coast be without plenty of beach-inspired designs?
Although she originally hails from Kansas, Angie moved to this area when she was 20 and eventually settled down in nearby Egg Harbor Township 18 years ago. She has been married to her husband for 25 years and they have two daughters together, ages 20 and 18. They are a family of true animal lovers with one cat and three dogs, including their beloved 14-year-old Golden Retriever.
Angie’s hand-stamping can be found on adjustable aluminum cuff bracelets, rings, and toe rings, necklaces and charm bracelets, and key chains. Her collection also includes beaded jewelry, a process Angie says is quite relaxing to her.
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