About Us

Starlust was created with a single gift between a husband and wife- an Aries and Libra combination necklace. Ken, who's a custom jewelry designer and ASA Master Gemolgist Appraiser, handmade the necklace for his wife, Gwen. She immediately fell in love with the concept. So much so that they decided to start a new brand- Starlust Jewelry in Burlington, Vermont. In 2020, Ken slowed his 18 year strong custom jewelry design business to develop Starlust. Over the course of 3 years, Ken and Gwen created over 100 designs, complex molds, a custom manufacturing facility, website, logo/branding, custom boxes and packaging, and much, much more. A true labor of love and a family owned business, Starlust was founded on what it promises to give to the world- a connection between two loved ones.  

Our Story

STARLUST (Noun) - An ancient emotional obsession with one’s connection to their place in the universe and their connection to others.

Starlust jewelry was created in the Green Mountain State of Vermont, where stargazing is an old tradition among its residents. Alongside it’s many lakes, rivers and valleys, folks spend countless hours staring into the great vastness of the night sky. The emotional state of Starlust is being awestruck by the universe’s vastness and our humble little place in it. It’s these connections to the universe and the loved ones that we share it with that are at the core of what Starlust represents.

Starlust can be found with a new college student, who wants to remember the strength of their parents when out in the world for the first time. It can be found with bridesmaids, who are celebrating with their best friends and their newly wedded partner. Starlust can be found with two lovers that want to carry their bond close to them wherever they go.

All of our pieces are handmade in our solar powered jewelry manufacturing facility in the Church Street Marketplace, in Burlington, Vermont. Starlust jewelry, boxes, mailers, and even our shipping labels, are made from recycled materials.