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
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
A Holiday Treasure, Made Just for You
There is something especially meaningful about giving a piece of jewelry created with one person in mind. An engagement ring for a holiday proposal. A wedding band marking another year together. A family heirloom reimagined for the next generation. These are gifts whose stories continue long after the decorations are packed away. At Shelton Metal, we specialize in custom engagement rings, wedding bands, and recycled heirlooms, with your story at the heart of each design. Our holiday custom jewelry order deadline is November 2nd for guaranteed Christmas delivery within the United States. If you have been considering a custom piece, now is the time to schedule your design consultation. Every treasure is made to order. From our first conversation and design development to sourcing or selecting stones, crafting the setting, and finishing the final details, each step requires time and care. Our holiday deadline allows us to give these pieces the attention they deserve as we prepare them for Christmas gifting. Begin Your Design, Wherever You Are The process starts with a conversation. Fill out the Custom Request Form with a little about what you would like to create, your budget, and your desired timeline. You are welcome to include inspiration images of any jewelry or stones you hope to incorporate by emailing them. For an online or virtual consultation, we will explore your ideas together remotely, discussing design details, materials, and any existing pieces you would like to reimagine. You can begin the custom process from wherever you call home. For an in-showroom consultation, join us by appointment at our Downtown Wilmington showroom. Bring your ideas and any heirloom jewelry or stones you would like us to consider. We will talk through the possibilities together and develop a direction that feels personal to you. Following your consultation, we will work through the design and pricing before moving into production. Each stage brings your idea closer to a finished treasure, ready to become part of someone’s story. Our Custom Fingerprint Collection offers an especially personal gift for the holidays, preserving a loved one’s unique impression in a treasure you can keep close. The process can begin at home: we will share instructions for capturing fingerprints with black ink on white paper, asking for several impressions so we can select the clearest detail. Email your prints for review, and we will guide you through the next steps for your chosen piece. Each fingerprint treasure is made to order, so please allow time for both gathering your prints and the careful work of bringing your piece to life. To give something truly personal this Christmas, email sales@sheltonmetal.com to schedule your consultation ahead of our November 2nd order deadline.
