eco jewelry design

Based out of Portland, OR, AK Vintage is a limited edition jewelry line by Anna Korte. With the exception of the ear wires and some of the clasps, every single piece Anna uses in her designs is entirely, 100% vintage.

Anna hunts through antique stores and estate sales for special pieces, although the majority of her finds come from old costume jewelry warehouses where she can uncover small runs of vintage dead-stock chains and baubles to incorporate into her work. Anna also uses leather in her designs that is recycled from antique leather gloves, an old and luxuriously tactile accessory, transformed into designs that are current and wearable.