Patterns and forms expressed in the natural world are the primary inspiration for Carrie Bilbo Jewelry. Beautiful hand fabricated and cast pieces evoke a joyful communion between the man-made and the organic, creating an entire world of timeless and wearable sculptures for the Carrie Bilbo Jewelry customer to explore.
Carrie Bilbo
Studio jeweler Carrie Bilbo launched her company in 2010, shortly after receiving her BFA from Pratt Institute’s Jewelry and Metalsmithing program. Her work has appeared in several fashion magazines, exhibitions, down New York City runways, in movies and TV shows, and on celebrities such as Whoopi Goldberg and Zendaya.
Inspired by travel and her Kentucky roots, Carrie's Brooklyn studio today overflows with scraps of natural found objects that are at the very heart of her current collections. As in selecting organic uncut stones, her rings, bracelets, earrings and pendants evoke a uniqueness that interplays natural objects with carefully crafted porcelains and precious metals.
In January of 2019 Carrie Bilbo launched a sister brand, Sweet Caroline Wedding Adornments. A Bridal brand focusing on handmade one-of-a-kind and custom hair jewelry, bridal jewelry, wedding rings, and engagement rings.
Awards & Shows
2023
-Plan B Art Project, Traveling Exhibition
-Open House New York, Brooklyn Navy Yard, Brooklyn, NY
2022
-Plan B Art Project, Traveling Exhibition
-Open House New York, Brooklyn Navy Yard, Brooklyn, NY
2019
-“A Fine Line”, NYC Jewelry Week, New York, NY
-Pratt Jewelry Exhibition, NYC Jewelry Week, Brooklyn, NY
-Runway Fashion Show, One Of A Kind Show, Chicago, IL
-Open House New York, Brooklyn Navy Yard, Brooklyn, NY
2018
-“Methods, Materials, and Creative Outcomes: Contemporary Jewelry Today”, NYC Jewelry Week, Brooklyn, NY
-Best for NYC ‘Changemakers’ Award
-Open House New York, Brooklyn Navy Yard, Brooklyn, NY
2017
-Open House New York, Brooklyn Navy Yard, Brooklyn, NY
2016
-Craft to Wear, Smithsonian Museum, Washington DC
-Growth Show, Astor Place Pop-Up Museum, AMDC, New York, NY
-American Craft Council Show, Baltimore, MD
-Open House New York, Brooklyn Navy Yard, Brooklyn, NY
2015
-Collective Show, Open Concept Gallery, Cold Springs, NY
-American Craft Council Show, Baltimore, MD
-Open House New York, Brooklyn Navy Yard, Brooklyn, NY
2014
-Matta Showcase, New York, NY
-Open House New York, Brooklyn Navy Yard, Brooklyn, NY
2013
-Nature In Craft Exhibition, Wayne Art Center, Wayne, PA
-Pratt Institute Jewelry Showcase, Juliana Curran Terrian Design Center Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
-Open House New York, Brooklyn Navy Yard, Brooklyn, NY
2012
-Christian Siriano Fall 2012 Runway Show NY Fashion Week, Eyebeam Atelier, NYC
-Pratt Pop Up Shop, Dekalb Market, Brooklyn, NY
2011
-Pratt Pop Up Shop, Dekalb Market, Brooklyn, NY
2010
-Twentyten Fashion Week Exhibition, NY Fashion Week, Goldsmiths Showroom, NYC
-No Boundaries Exhibition, Glassel Junior School, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, TX
-SNAG Presence of Thought Presentation, 2010 SNAG Conference, Houston, TX
-SNAG Exhibition in Motion, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, TX
-Niche Award Finalists Exhibition, Philadelphia Convention Center, PA
-Awarded - Niche Award Finalist: Fashion Jewelry
2009
-2009 Craftforms Exhibition, Wayne Art Center, Wayne, PA
-“L’art de la Joaillerie” Exhibition, Eva G. Farris Art Gallery, Crestview Hills, KY
-JA New York Show, July 2009, Javitz Center, NYC
-“Surfacing”, Enamelist Society 2009 Exhibition, Oakland Art Gallery, Oakland, CA
-Pratt Show, Manahttan Center, NYC
-Pratt Senior Thesis Exhibition, Juliana Curran Terrian Design Center Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
-Awarded First Place - Craftforms Exhibition Juror’s Award
-Awarded First Place - Art Jewelry Forum Award, Pratt Senior Jewelry Thesis
-Awarded - Pratt Excellence in Academic Acheivement Award
-Awarded - Wingate Fellowship Finalist
2008
-Pratt's Danish Institute for Study Abroad Summer 2008 Exhibition, Juliana Curran Terrian Design Center Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
-Danish Institute for Study Abroad Exhibition, Danish Design School, Copenhagen, Denmark
-Pratt's Art Jewelry Forum Exhibition, Juliana Curran Terrian Design Center Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
-Pratt Junior Jewelry Exhibition, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY
-Awarded Third Place - Pratt Junior Jewelry Review