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Chelsea Johnston

@marahmade_

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Handmade Jewelry + Curated Apparel
Silver & Brass
Western • Coastal • Workwear
Honest Craft, Worn Well
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Hi, I’m Chelsea — the hands and heart behind this collection of handmade jewelry and curated vintage and modern apparel.

It's been a little while since I've said hello and shown my face, so for those of you who are new, or for long time followers, I wanted to say hello and share a little bit about my journey and what's behind Marah Made. ✨

I grew up on the coast in Oceanside, California, and that connection to this place has always been a part of who I am. The landscape — with its people, beach culture, coastal rhythms, and natural beauty — continues to shape my creative spirit and inspire my work every day.

I have always been drawn to pieces that push my skills further. I welcome the challenge, learning through hands-on experience and the lessons that come with it. At the heart of it all is a deep, genuine love for & dedication to the craft — one that continues to guide and inspire my work every step of the way.

Today, I work primarily with recycled metals — solid silver and brass — and carefully select natural stones. I’ve expanded my practice to include sand casting and, most recently, I am learning hand engraving, which I look forward to incorporating into future collections. Each piece is crafted slowly and intentionally, honoring the process as much as the final design.
After a few years of focusing solely on handmade jewelry, I felt called to expand. With a background in fashion and a lifelong love for style, design, and aesthetics, it felt natural to begin offering pre-loved and vintage apparel. It’s another way I express my passion for unique, lasting beauty — and a commitment to sustainability.

My work is deeply inspired by textiles and textures, by nature and architecture, by the sea, by travel, and by the rich visual languages of different cultures. But more than anything, I am inspired by the community that surrounds me — the kind and generous artists, jewelers, and small business owners who have shared their knowledge and helped me along the way. I wouldn’t be here without them.

Everything you find here — whether made by hand or hand-picked — is a reflection of that journey. Thank you for being a part of it.

With Love,

Chelsea taken in Oceanside, California by @marahmade_

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a year ago

Makers & Merchants Market today 7/18 -- 11am-3pm ☀️
In Oceanside @risingco @coastalcoreoside @hightidecoffeeco

☀️ Handmade goods
👗 Vintage Clothes
🎶 Live music
🎧 A Kids DJ
🥯 Bagel Bomz
☕ High Tide Coffee
🍹 Beverage Garden
🛍️ Youth Vendor Zone taken in High Tide Coffee Oceanside by @marahmade_

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3 months ago

Makers & Merchants Market is this Saturday 7/18! ☀️

Join me from 11 AM to 3 PM at High Tide Coffee @risingco in Oceanside for an incredible day of shopping local, live music, great food and drinks, and over 30 talented makers. Come say hi, support small businesses, and make a day of it. We'd love to see you!

📍 High Tide Coffee / Coastal Core Pilates / Rising Co.
🗓️ Saturday, July 18
🕚 11 AM to 3 PM

☀️ Handmade goods
👗 Vintage Clothes
🎶 Live music
🎧 A Kids DJ
🥯 Bagel Bomz
☕ High Tide Coffee
🍹 Beverage Garden
🛍️ Youth Vendor Zone by @marahmade_

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3 months ago

F A M I L Y Heirlooms --- I've had the honor over the years to create a series of matching pieces of this setting for a beloved family. Rings and pendants. As of recent they came back to me asking for two more necklaces for two more family members. They live in different parts of the US and Mexico and these pieces are cherished tokens to keep them connected 🤎 let this be a reminder that quality jewelry is an investment made to last, and to memorize and symbolize special moments in life and people we love in something that lasts forever!
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#tigerseyenecklace #tigerseyejewelry #marahmade #sterlingsilverjewellery #artisanjewelry taken in Oceanside, California by @marahmade_

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5 months ago

Happy EARTH DAY! in honor of reuse -- all apparel, boots and bags are 30% off today! Use code "earthday" at checkout!
MARAHMADE.COM taken in Oceanside, California by @marahmade_

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6 months ago

A labor of love
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#handmadejewelry #marahmade #oceanside #westernjewelry #coastaljewelry taken in Oceanside, California by @marahmade_

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6 months ago

Life's too short to not have fun • take the trip • tell them you love them • dance in the sunshine
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Red floral dress -- in the shop ⬇️
MARAHMADE.COM taken in Oceanside, California by @marahmade_

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6 months ago

---- the husband's favorite ring ---
custom made, wax carved, sand casted unisex signet
Available in silver and brass
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#marahmade #signet #mensring #brassring westernfashion taken in Oceanside, California by @marahmade_

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6 months ago

The sweetest vintage floral crop-- just in time for spring. Available in the shop.
MARAHMADE.COM taken in Oceanside, California by @marahmade_

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6 months ago

What chalcedony dreams are made of 💚
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Custom stud earrings with beautiful chalcedony from @rareearthminingco
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#chalcedony #chalcedonyearrings #customjewelry #marahmade #westernjewelry taken in Oceanside, California by @marahmade_

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Handmade is S L O W • Attention to every detail at every step is where the value lies, and I take care throughout the entire process, checking every solder and seam, making sure everything is balanced, every setting tight, and that every pieces looks and feels really great. You can put it hours of work on a piece, and with just the slightest slip or wrong motion of the hand or tool, the whole piece can be ruined. Because of that; the process of silversmithing from fabrication to polishing and stone setting is an art. #handmadejewelry #marahmade #handmadejewelry #oceanside westernjewelry taken in Oceanside, California by @marahmade_

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Alanna in the silk wrap skirt -- MARAHMADE.COM
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