THE HEIRLOOM GEMSTONE COLLECTION
The Art of Giving
Shop and explore a curated selection from our exclusive collection with Bloomingdale’s. For the full experience, discover the complete collection in select Bloomingdale’s stores and online, or join us November 20 at the NYC 59th Street flagship for the Holiday Window Reveal as we celebrate the official launch and welcome the holiday season.
Serving Holiday Treasures
Celebrate a season of gathering and giving with sculptural jewelry and homeware inspired by the sea, travel, and the treasures we collect. Bring charm to your holiday table with our Sea Spreader Set for butter, seasonal jams, and festive charcuterie boards, and our bestselling Shell Serving Spoons for sharing cherished family recipes. From distinctive serving pieces to engagement rings and reimagined heirlooms, discover treasures made to be gifted, worn, used, loved, and passed down for generations.
'tis the (oyster) season
Shell Serving Spoon
Shaped by sea & hand. Designed to move fluidly through the table from shared dishes to quiet, individual moments. It functions as both utensil and object.
Shell Oyster Knife
This tool was "Washed Ashore" as the perfect mix of art & functionality. Featured in Architectural Digest.
Let’s Design Your Dream Treasure
From engagement rings and wedding bands to reimagined heirlooms, create a piece that tells your story.
Meet the Designer
A love of the sea, travel, and the nostalgia of heirlooms runs through the work of Colby Byrd, founder and designer of Shelton Metal. Drawing on a lifelong background in art, design, and metalsmithing, Colby brings sculptural detail and a playful sensibility to objects made to be worn, used, and treasured. After studying in Italy, he returned to the States and founded Shelton Metal over 13 years ago, beginning with jewelry. Today, his designs extend to the home, bringing that same sense of adornment to the table. Get to know the man behind the metal and the inspirations that shape his collections.
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Stories of Treasures
Serving Fall: Recipes, Tablescapes & Treasures
There is something about gathering by candlelight in the fall. Silver and brass catch the glow, bread is passed across the table, and a familiar recipe arrives in a favorite serving dish. As Thanksgiving approaches, these small traditions remind us how much there is to be thankful for and how often the moments we treasure begin with sharing a meal. This season, we’re drawn to deep berry tones, soft natural linens, and sculptural metal. Pomegranate seeds echo the ruby tones of our gemstone serving handles, dark grapes mirror the rich hues of the tablecloth, and sprigs of rosemary complement the emerald accents of the holiday table. The ingredients themselves become part of the setting. At Shelton Metal, this is what inspires our jewelry for the table: beautiful objects made to be used, passed around, and woven into your traditions. The spoon that serves Thanksgiving dressing becomes the same one you reach for on a quiet Sunday. The flatware you choose for your first holiday as a host becomes part of the table you set year after year. Here are three ways to gather this fall, each with its own character and a shared appreciation for good food, thoughtful details, and the people around the table. Italian: An Invitation to Linger Our La Tavola and Olive Branch collections share roots in Italian hospitality: welcoming people in, offering something delicious, and making time to enjoy it together. La Tavola means “the table” in Italian, a fitting name for pieces created around the pleasure of gathering. The Olive Branch Collection began with an olive branch I found during my travels and time studying in Italy. Casting its form in solid brass preserved its natural texture, bringing a small piece of that experience to every table. Begin with aperitivo and my personal favorite: an over-the-top charcuterie board. Arrange aged cheeses, prosciutto, dark grapes, sliced pears, olives, and fig preserves, with plenty of crusty bread tucked around the edges. A few sprigs of rosemary bring fragrance and greenery to the spread. Our Olive Pit Dishes and Table Bowls are perfect additions- great for nuts, olives, & condiments. Set out our La Tavola Aperitivo Tool Set alongside the NEW Olive Branch Cheese Tool Set for sharing small bites, spreads, and favorite cheeses. Their textures complement one another, especially paired with our Silver Aperitivo Plates, layered with cheese and grapes. Either set makes a thoughtful hostess gift this holiday season, beautifully boxed and ready to give. Carry that same spirit into dinner with La Tavola Flatware or our NEW Olive Branch Flatware Sets. La Tavola’s textured handles and Olive Branch’s botanical forms bring their own character to each place setting, inviting conversation about the inspiration behind them. Pair either with ivory napkins against a deep wine-colored tablecloth, and mix in serving pieces from both collections as you gather your favorites over time. Place our Olive Branch Serving Spoon Set beside a generous bowl of pasta or a seasonal salad, ready to be passed around the table. Autumn Harvest Pear & Walnut Salad: A fresh, seasonal addition to your holiday favorites. Arrange 4 cups arugula with 2 thinly sliced pears, ⅓ cup toasted walnuts, and shaved Parmesan. Whisk together 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, and 1 teaspoon maple syrup, seasoning to taste. Dress just before serving and bring to the table with your Olive Branch Serving Spoon Set. Finish with your favorite Italian dessert and our Olive Branch Cake Serving Set. Whether you’re sharing tiramisu, an olive oil cake, or a ricotta cheesecake, the sculptural branch details carry through to the final course. Pour an espresso, cut another slice, and let the conversation continue. It’s a setting made for second helpings, another story, and staying a little longer. Seaside: A Table Shaped by the Sea Living and creating by the coast, I find the sea makes its way into every season. For fall, we bring those coastal influences indoors, pairing shell forms and sculptural metal with earthy colors, rich candlelight, and the warmth of a shared meal. Imagine freshly steamed oysters, bright lemon wedges served in our Shell Cordials, crusty bread, and a little caviar. A glass of wine catches the candlelight. Silver and brass mingle among the dishes, their textures recalling treasures gathered along the shoreline. Build the setting with natural linens, simple pottery, and olive green or linen napkins. Our Sand Drip Flatware brings organic texture to each place setting, while Shell Serving Spoons in brass add warmth among bowls of vegetables, grains, and holiday sides. Mix in our stainless steel Shell Serving Spoons, allowing the different finishes to catch the light. Arrange Sand Drip Candlestick Holders at varied heights, with deep red or forest green tapers. Their sculptural forms become part of the centerpiece, leaving room for a few seasonal accents and plenty of food. The Sand Drip pieces began with memories of making drippy sandcastles as a child, letting wet sand fall through my fingers and watching each unexpected shape take form. Those playful contours became the inspiration for the flatware and candlesticks, preserving a little of that carefree feeling in metal. It’s a story to share around the table, inviting family and friends to recall their own beach days, childhood traditions, and places that stay with them. This setting welcomes a coastal Thanksgiving, a seafood supper with friends, or a quiet dinner that deserves a little something extra. The same pieces move easily between them, becoming familiar through use. When the plates are cleared, bring out our Shell Espresso Spoons with after-dinner espresso and something sweet. A slice of pie, a small cup of coffee, and familiar faces offer every reason to linger as the candles burn lower. Whimsy: A Table Dressed in Jewels The holidays make room for a little imagination. Our new Shelton Metal + Bloomingdale’s Heirloom Gemstone Collection, designed exclusively for Bloomingdale’s, brings that spirit to the table through sculptural brass, colorful gemstone details, and a sense of occasion. Take inspiration from the colors of the season: ruby pomegranates, dark grapes, emerald green, and the amber glow of candlelight. Layer berry-colored fabric with ivory napkins, patterned plates, and glassware collected over time. Mix and match colors, repeating a few shades throughout the setting to bring everything together. Our Gemstone Serving Spoon Set becomes jewelry at the center of the table. Its colorful handles echo the richness of the fruit and linens, while polished serving ends reflect the surrounding colors. Pair the set with simple dishes to give the gemstones room to shine, or layer it with your favorite patterned china for a more expressive holiday table. Welcome guests with a cocktail or small bite accented by our Gemstone Cocktail Picks, arrange Gemstone Candlestick Holders among the dishes, and carry the celebration through dessert with the Gemstone Cake Serving Set. Jeweled Roasted Carrots with Pomegranate & Honey: A side dish that brings its own jewel-like color to the table. Toss 2 pounds of peeled carrots, halved lengthwise, with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons French onion soup powder, and black pepper. Spread in a single layer on a large baking sheet and roast at 425°F for 25–35 minutes, turning halfway through, until tender and lightly caramelized. Transfer to a serving platter, drizzle with a little honey, and scatter ½ cup pomegranate seeds and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro over the top. Bring to the table with your Gemstone Serving Spoon Set. The colors bring whimsy, while the sculptural shapes, rich metal finishes, and familiar pieces around them keep the setting elevated and timeless. There is room for both the plates you inherited and the treasures you are collecting now. These pieces are designed with future traditions in mind: brought out every holiday, admired by a new guest, and eventually passed along with the stories attached to them. An heirloom begins with being used and loved. Traditions Worth Sharing Whether your table leans Italian, seaside, whimsical, or a little of all three, let the pieces you love lead the way. Bring out the family china. Light the candles. Make the recipe someone always requests, and find beauty in the simple treasures. If you’re spending Thanksgiving at someone else’s table, a serving piece paired with a handwritten recipe makes a thoughtful thank-you to your host. It’s a gift that can take part in the evening and return for many gatherings to come. We’re thankful every time a Shelton Metal treasure finds a place at your table. Thank you for welcoming our work into your homes, your celebrations, and the everyday meals in between. This fall, set the table with things you love. Gather the people you’re grateful for. And share your favorite Shelton Metal treasure. Sending Love & Treasures this Holiday season, Colby Byrd, Founder & Designer of Shelton Metal
Shelton Metal + BLOOMINGDALE’S: The Heirloom Gemstone Collection
Designed exclusively for Bloomingdale’s by Colby Byrd of Shelton Metal. After a year in the making, I’m so proud to introduce The Heirloom Gemstone Collection, created exclusively for Bloomingdale’s. This holiday season, Bloomingdale’s celebrates The Art of Giving, a theme that feels deeply connected to the heart of Shelton Metal: creating meaningful objects to be gifted, used, loved, and passed down. Nearly fifteen years into designing jewelry, I still find myself drawn to the smallest details: the curve of a setting, the warmth of metal, the way a stone catches the light. When I introduced our sculptural home collection in 2022, those details found a new place. A serving spoon could carry the same thoughtful design as a ring. An everyday object could become something deeply personal. “Jewelry for the table” became a way to describe this growing part of my work. The Heirloom Gemstone Collection takes that idea somewhere colorful, nostalgic, and a little whimsical. Sculptural brass, custom cut glass gemstones, luminous mother of pearl, and polished stainless steel come together in pieces designed for serving, celebrating, and giving. The influence of jewelry runs throughout the collection, from the bezels surrounding jewel toned accents to the sculptural forms of the brass candlestick holders. Each piece brings a small sense of occasion to the table. For me, the art of giving begins with imagining the person receiving the gift. What do they love? What will they reach for again and again? How might this piece become part of their life? I think of the friend who always welcomes everyone to dinner, serving a favorite family recipe with the Gemstone Serving Spoon Set. The newlyweds bringing out their Cake Serving Set for a first holiday together. The host arranging Gemstone and Pearl Cocktail Picks beside martinis and a charcuterie board. A little brass matchbox given to someone who treasures small things, finding its place beside candles or holding a favorite ring. These are the moments I think about when designing: how something feels in the hand, where it will live, and how it might become part of someone’s traditions. The word heirloom carries particular meaning in my work. Through custom jewelry, I’ve seen how much an object can hold: the memory of a person, a celebration, a chapter of life. My hope is that these pieces will gather that same meaning over time. A wedding gift becomes part of every anniversary dinner. A serving set becomes the one everyone remembers on the holiday table. The thought behind a gift stays with it, long after the wrapping is gone. To share this collection with Bloomingdale’s during a season devoted to The Art of Giving is a milestone I’m deeply grateful for. Thank you for following along as Shelton Metal continues to grow, and for welcoming these treasures into your homes and celebrations. Join us on November 20 at Bloomingdale’s 59th Street flagship in NYC for the Holiday Window Reveal, as we celebrate the official launch of our Heirloom Gemstone Collection and Shelton Metal’s debut as a featured brand in the Holiday Shop Carousel. Then enjoy a surprise live performance, shopping, cocktails, and all things festive. We’d love to celebrate with you! Made to be gifted, used, loved, and passed down. Explore The Heirloom Gemstone Collection online and at select Bloomingdale’s stores. xColby ByrdFounder & Designer, Shelton Metal
