Let me be honest with you: I once fixated on “inlaid” designs, drawn in by the hype of the moment. And to be fair, it worked—far better than I could have imagined, bringing in a surge of traffic I never anticipated.
But here’s the truth: I soon felt trapped by those very inlays. When every piece I created had to feature an inlay, creativity turned into pressure, and I burned out slowly. Worse yet, drilling holes into those flawless pearls? My heart ached a little more with each drill. Then I saw a comment that stopped me in my tracks: “Oh, poor pearl.” In that moment, I couldn’t have agreed more.
During late-night breaks from work, I started unwinding with DIY projects using simple, unadorned materials. And something unexpected happened: the more minimal the design, the more it resonated with me. Pieces that required no overthinking to style, that complemented every outfit effortlessly, that felt like an extension of myself—pieces I never wanted to take off. They brought me a profound, weight-lifting sense of peace, especially after becoming a mom. Those simple, understated creations? They offered a sustainable kind of comfort, far more healing than the fleeting dopamine rush of SugarSugar’s bold, statement-making styles.
And so, Mollyee was born. This name is for her—for every girl, every woman out there. It’s a constant reminder that every piece I design is crafted with the amazing women in my life in mind: women who deserve jewelry that fits their lives, not the other way around.
Mollyee stands for classic, simple, timeless, cozy, and dainty. Our pieces are made to be worn on your biggest days and your quietest ordinary ones—seamlessly blending into every moment of your journey.
We use hypoallergenic 14k gold-filled materials, which are sourced right here in the US. Each piece is built to last, even a lifetime, with meticulous care poured into every tiny detail. Handmade with love and designed with purpose—we also hope to offer our friends in the US a choice to support locally-sourced materials.
Do I know if this decision is “right” in some universal sense? Honestly, no. But I’ve listened to my heart—and this feels true. It feels like me. And that’s the only compass I need.
XoXo,Mollyee