Donnalee Shewmake Silver

My handmade jewelry captures the essence of bohemian elegance and individuality. Each piece is thoughtfully crafted using turquoise, natural stones, and sterling silver—blending artistry with spirituality to create jewelry that resonates with your inner self. My style is rooted in bohemian freedom, with strong influences from western heritage and the natural world.

Jewelry has always been part of my story. My grandfather was a silversmith, and although he passed away when I was young and never had the chance to teach me his techniques, I was fortunate to inherit many of his tools. Those tools became a bridge between generations and eventually led me back to the craft I had always loved.

I began my creative journey with beading when I was younger and, over time, fell deeply in love with natural materials—crystals, turquoise, and raw stones. My husband later gifted me a cabochon machine, allowing me to cut, shape, and polish stones myself with the dream of someday setting them into jewelry. After collecting a growing collection of cabochons with no settings, I dusted off my grandfather’s old tools, immersed myself in learning through videos, and discovered a passion for silversmithing that completely captured my heart.

My brand and logo are inspired by Ear Mountain in Montana—a place deeply tied to my family history. My great-great-grandparents homesteaded land in Montana over 100 years ago, and my great-grandfather grew up on and loved that land, always wanting to rest where he could view Ear Mountain. After my mother’s long and courageous battle with cancer, her ashes were laid to rest alongside her grandfather and her mother—on the land that holds so much meaning to us. Montana will forever hold a special place in my heart, and my logo is my way of honoring both my roots and my mom.

I am married to my high school sweetheart—we met in high school and began dating the year after graduation—and together we are raising our two beautiful girls. I am a mom & wife first and a silversmith second, and my work is created in the spaces between motherhood, memory, and creativity.

Every piece I make is one of a kind, crafted with intention, love, and respect for the materials and the stories behind them. My hope is that when you wear my jewelry, you feel connected—to yourself, to nature, and to something timeless.