Meet Jenny Thompson of Theodosia
by Carrie Davis
Jenny Thompson can’t remember life without some form of design being a part of it.
Thanks to her mother’s background in jewelry and graphic design, Thompson was raised with elements of the design industry serving as the backdrop of her childhood. “I received a BA from Rhodes College in Art History, but jewelry design/ making has been part of my life since childhood. My mom’s background is in both jewelry and graphic design, so I learned everything about jewelry from her,” says Thompson.
She began operating a roadside jewelry stand in Columbia, South Carolina, which fueled her passion for the jewelry industry and led her to pursue a degree in Art History. Thompson relocated to Charleston soon after graduating, where she began her company,Theodosia, in 2000.
“Charleston may be considered a small town, but the arts and fashion are held in very high regard here. Most of the women are fashion-forward and trust me with my design choices, even if it may be pushing the envelope for them.”
Named for Thompson’s great, great- grandmother, Theodosia features semi- precious and precious gemstone jewelry adorned with one-of-a-kind elements- like unique lockets, pendants, or clasps.
Each collection is a fresh and new showing of Thompson’s ever-evolving sense of eclectic style, which is heavily influenced by her family’s travels and her appreciation for vintage jewelry.
“I am most inspired by the beauty of the natural stone, and I love interesting color combinations. My family and I travel frequently, and I am always inspired by the native style of each area,” says Thompson.
While Theodosia is not a brick-and-mortar storefront, the jewelry line is carried by 40 retailers across the country, from the East Coast to the West Coast, and has been featured in the likes of Southern Living magazine, Lucky Magazine, and Charleston Weddings magazine.
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