Olivia Shih

Olivia Shih offers jewelry for thoughtful and inquisitive humans. Each piece of jewelry is made in h Olivia Shih offers jewelry for the bold and the inquisitive.

Her ultralight acrylic jewelry evokes the edgy look of stone but defies gravity.

06/20/2026

How are you celebrating Juneteenth this year? 🎉

12/02/2025

We Wield the Hammer’s Giving Tuesday Fundraiser is live! Visit https://www.wewieldthehammer.org/ to shop their offerings. All proceeds go to WWTH.

We Wield the Hammer provides free metalsmithing training to young women and girls of African descent in Berkeley, offering access to a craft that’s traditionally been unavailable to them. The 8-week program teaches fundamentals in sawing, soldering, stone setting, and fabrication —skills that can lead to apprenticeships, careers, or just the joy of making.

This pair of Streamline Earrings in recycled sterling silver can be purchased on their WWTH website. Your purchase can make a difference!

12/01/2025

You can now support We Wield the Hammer’s Giving Tuesday Fundraiser!

We Wield the Hammer (WWTH) provides free metalsmithing training to young women and girls of African descent in Berkeley, offering access to a craft that’s traditionally been unavailable to them. The 8-week program teaches fundamentals in sawing, soldering, stone setting, and fabrication —skills that can lead to apprenticeships, careers, or just the joy of making.

You can support by shopping their offerings on their website. The offerings were donated by 15+ makers and artists, including yours truly. https://www.wewieldthehammer.org/

Why not get your holiday shopping done and do good at the same time? 🎁

06/27/2025

Curious about carving wax that can be cast into jewelry? Join my class this summer!

This 3-day workshop will take place on 7/20, 7/27, and 8/17 at the California College of the Arts in San Francisco.

To reserve your spot in the class, click this link: https://secure.touchnet.net/C20080_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=433&SINGLESTORE=true

05/04/2025

Last day for Mother's Day orders!

From diamond studs to gold hoops, my online shop is stocked with jewelry goodness! Remember to shop from the Ready to Ship page for timely arrival. https://www.oliviashih.com/store/c7/Ready_to_Ship

Do you know what a rose cut is?

Diamonds that are rose cut have larger, broader facets compared to the brilliant cut. Whereas brilliant cuts have an intense sparkle, rose cuts are softer and more understated.

Originating in India, the rose cut was later embraced by European gem cutters in the 16th century. Its popularity rose in the 18th century with the advent of cleaner-burning, more affordable candles, as the rose cut's broad facets caught candlelight beautifully.

While most diamonds today are brilliant cuts, the rose cut is enjoying a renaissance—particularly among collectors drawn to its quiet beauty.

04/27/2025

I have a confession to make. I can never say no to a good handmade mug.

There is something so comforting and luxurious about sipping creamy matcha or fragrant tea from a mug made by another human.

I’m in awe of ceramic artists who literally take clay from the earth and sculpt it into functional objects with their own two hands.

There is so much thought put into picking the exact right clay body, the curvature of the handle, the rich and buttery glaze, and the heft of the mug in your hand.

On the left is a mug I recently bought from Mallie and Sven of at their seconds sale. On the right is a mug I bought from them 10 years ago at a craft fair.

Both mugs remind me of misty mornings in the mountains of Taiwan, and they bring a little bit of home into my daily routine.

Thank you Mallie and Sven for sharing your craft with the world.

03/24/2025

Today, I’m highlighting some of my favorite pieces from the In a Mixed Metals Mood jewelry exhibition, happening right now on Artful Home!

To see more jewelry: https://www.artfulhome.com/navigate/jewelry/collection=5281

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Pair of windswept earrings by yours truly

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Achitectural scaffolding brooch by Lauren Markley

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Introspective and celestial brooch by Jenne Rayburn

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Playful shapes and movement filled earrings by Raissa Bump

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Painted ravens transforming into shooting stars by Meghan Schmiedel

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Golden geometric goodness by Heather Guidero

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Fun and curvy squiggles in green by Kat Cole

03/17/2025

Excited to finally share this necklace I made last December!

This necklace is part of the Lucid Dreams capsule collection I made for an exhibition that just opened online.

In a Mixed Metals Mood is an jewelry exhibition with originals by 24 artists, curated by jeweler extraordinaire and lovely human .

I’ll be sharing more of the collection in the next few weeks, but if you can’t wait, check out this link: https://www.artfulhome.com/navigate/jewelry/collection=5281

11/30/2024

Our Small Business Saturday Sale starts right now! Take 20% off ready-to-ship items with code SHOPSMALL20 through December 10. ✨

https://www.oliviashih.com/store/c7/Ready_to_Ship.html

Every piece of jewelry is made with my hands or those of my brilliant assistant, Allison, and we use recycled or ethically sourced materials when possible. 🌍

It’s a privilege to be able to make jewelry for thoughtful folk like you, and I wanted to thank you for supporting my small attempt to bring beauty into the world!

11/23/2024

The year is coming to a close, so here is my upcoming schedule. Please note that only Ready to Ship orders will arrive in time for the holidays.

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Also, I will be on hiatus for a month to spend time with family and prepare for the new year.

Thank you for your support. 😄

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Berkeley, CA

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http://www.oliviashih.com/shop

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