Meet Dea Shelton, the Heart and Hands Behind Blackberry Designs Jewelry

Welcome to Blackberry Designs Jewelry — where every charm carries a story, every crystal captures a memory, and every bracelet is handcrafted with heart.

I’m Dea Shelton, artist, storyteller, and dreamer. For over 20 years, I’ve poured my soul into creating jewelry that’s as joyful and enduring as the memories it honors. Long before my work was featured in magazines and recognized with industry awards, I was a little girl mesmerized by the charms my father collected for me on his travels. Those tiny tokens of love inspired my very first legacy bracelet — a piece I created to hold him close after he passed away. That bracelet wasn’t just jewelry. It was comfort. It was connection. It was a story I could wear on my wrist, it was my dad.

Today, every design I create carries that same spirit. My work blends decades of experience as an artist, sculptor, designer and metalworker into heirloom-quality pieces that celebrate life’s most meaningful moments. Using premium stainless, genuine gemstones, and the techniques I’ve refined over a lifetime, I create jewelry that resists tarnish, resists time, and sparkles for decades.

I don’t follow fast fashion fads. In fact, I proudly say, "We don’t trend around here." I design for women who cherish individuality, appreciate craftsmanship, and want jewelry that tells their story. Whether you’re gifting a loved one or treating yourself, my pieces are made to be cherished, not replaced.

Since 2002, my mission has been simple:
To spark joy, celebrate memories, and create lasting beauty — one charm at a time.

As featured in BeadStyle Magazine (Rising Star Jewelry Artist), with officially copyrighted designs recognized as the most interesting in 22 years by the U.S. Copyright Office.

Welcome to my world of nostalgia, sparkle, and heartfelt artistry. I’m so glad you’re here.

Blackberry Designs Jewelry
Masterfully Crafted * Magically Charming®