About Us


Our Story

Our Background

Guided by an education in International Studies and Sustainability, we approach sourcing through careful research and global awareness, allowing us to engage with materials thoughtfully and with purpose.
This is jewelry made with intention, honoring place, labor, and the stories that deserve to be remembered, even decades later.

Where We're Located

We're nestled in the Great State of North Carolina.

Where We Source Our Materials

Our jewelry is rooted in care, continuity, and respect. We source vintage and ethically produced materials to avoid fueling extractive or exploitative systems.
Our materials hold long histories, shaped by people whose labor was essential yet often underreported. When historical or living stories of ethical production exist, we make space to tell them.
We believe these stories can serve as lessons in responsibility, encouraging more thoughtful consumption. We hope to unnel ethically sourced production & labor back into communities.

FAQs

What's Our Return Policy?

We want you to love your jewelry, handcrafted with care in the Carolinas! If you are not completely satisfied with your order, we offer:
Refunds on returned, unworn merchandise ordered through our website up to 15 days after delivery.
Store credit or exchanges on returned, unworn merchandise ordered through our website up to 30 days after delivery.
Our full return and shipping policy can be found here.

What Length are the Pieces?

Necklaces: 16" with a 3" extender (fits 16–19")

Bracelets: Small 6–6.5", Medium 7–7.5", Large 8–8.5"

Earrings: See each product’s “Details” section

Custom sizes: Available at no extra cost—email thesaltedmonkey@gmail.com (Custom-sized pieces are final sale and not eligible for return or exchange).

How Do I Care For My Pieces?

As with all plated jewelry, alcohol-based sprays (perfume, hairspray, etc.) may wear down plating over time. To clean your pieces, simply use a dry microfiber cloth.