Welcome to Alma Antigua Artisan Jewelry

Hello! I'm Josie Williams, the artisan behind Alma Antigua. I'm so glad you're here. Pull up a chair—this is my studio, my story, and the work I love most in the world.

My Story

Every piece I create begins with a rescue mission.

When I come across an old piece of china, a shard of sea glass, a forgotten piece of vintage silverware—I don't see something that has reached the end of its life. I see its history. I see the table it once graced, the hands that held it, the years it traveled. I see character and possibility. And I love giving it a new life as something wearable, something beautiful, something meant to be worn close to the heart.

I seek out broken vintage china with delicate hand-painted patterns, ocean-tumbled sea glass that's journeyed for decades, antique flatware with ornate details from the early 1900s, and natural gemstones waiting to tell their story. These aren't just materials—they're fragments of history, each carrying the soul of a cherished heirloom or a journey through time.

The Art of Transformation

Using traditional artisan techniques—hand-soldering, metalwork, and careful stone setting—I transform these rescued materials into wearable art in my studio. A broken teacup becomes an elegant pendant. A vintage spoon becomes a statement ring. Sea glass polished by the ocean becomes a delicate earring. Each piece is made by hand, one at a time, so no two are ever identical.

Sustainable Luxury

Upcycling isn't a trend for me—it's simply how I work. By giving vintage materials a second life, I'm keeping beautiful objects out of landfills and honoring the craftsmanship that created them in the first place. Every piece you wear is a small act of slow fashion and a quiet stand for a more thoughtful way of making things.

Collections

My signature collections include:

• Broken China Jewelry: Rescued vintage porcelain featuring delicate florals, Blue Willow, Victorian scenes, and collectible patterns
• Sea Glass Jewelry: Authentic ocean-tumbled glass in rare colors, each piece naturally frosted by decades at sea
• Silverware Jewelry: Vintage and antique flatware transformed into rings, bracelets, and necklaces with original patterns intact
• Stones & Metalbones: Natural gemstones set in artisan metalwork for timeless elegance

One-of-a-Kind Promise

Because I work with rescued vintage materials, every piece I make is truly unique—there will never be another exactly like it. When you wear Alma Antigua jewelry, you're wearing a piece of history: a conversation starter, a work of art, and a story only you will carry forward.

Thank You

Thank you for finding your way here and for supporting handmade, small-batch jewelry with soul. Every purchase means the world to me—and helps keep traditional craftsmanship alive and vintage treasures in circulation.

With gratitude,
Josie Williams
Artisan & Founder, Alma Antigua