Handmade Jewelry by
Anna Victoria Martinez

One-of-a-kind pieces crafted in Durham, NC.



Oct 17 & 24, 2026: AVM Jewelry will be at Firefly Farm, Hillsborough, NC. I'll have jewelry, crochet & knit items, and 3d printed fidgets!

Take a look at the Juliette & Camille gallery to preview the crochet and items!
Handmade jewelry collection

Hello and Welcome to AVM Jewelry!

Hi! My name is Anna Victoria Martinez-Saltzberg and I'm based in Durham, NC. After lots of encouragement from friends and family, I finally have a website!

I have always loved working with my hands. I started making beaded jewelry and friendship bracelets in elementary school. Eventually I transitioned to working with wire and discovered that I love the feel of pliers in my hands and wiring beads together! I've been working with sterling silver and semi-precious stones for over 20 years. My favorite jewelry to make is dangly earrings.

I also enjoy crocheting and knitting. I learned how to crochet in middle school. I taught myself how to knit in 2021 when I was watching Outlander. I fell in love with some of the knit items used in the show and couldn't rest until I learned how to make them. My favorite things to crochet are hats, and my favorite things to knit are headbands/ear warmers and scarves. You can see some of my knit/crochet items under the "Juliette & Camille" tab at the top.

Favorites

14k Gold-Filled Earrings with Coin Pearls and Green Amethysts
14k Gold-Filled Earrings with Coin Pearls and Green Amethysts
14k Gold-Filled Earrings with Chalcedony and Austrian  Pearls
14k Gold-Filled Earrings with Chalcedony and Austrian Pearls
Sterling Silver Earrings with Chalcedony and Freshwater Pearls
Sterling Silver Earrings with Chalcedony and Freshwater Pearls
Gold-Filled Earrings with Coin Pearls and Green Amethyts
14k Gold-Filled Chandelier Earrings with Coin Pearls and Green Amethyts
Sterling Silver Earrings with Freshwater Pearl Clusters and Austrian  Crystals
Sterling Silver Earrings with Freshwater Pearl Clusters and Austrian Crystals
Sterling Silver Earrings with Austrian  Crystals and Freshwater Pearls
Sterling Silver Earrings with Austrian Crystals and Freshwater Pearls
14k Gold-Filled Earrings with Czech Glass Flowers and Pink Mother of Pearl
14k Gold-Filled Earrings with Czech Glass Flowers and Pink Mother of Pearl
Sterling Silver Chandelier Earrings with Faceted Garnets and Coin Pearls
Sterling Silver Chandelier Earrings with Faceted Garnets and Coin Pearls

Materials that inspire the design

  • I source gemstones from NYC's Diamond District and support local bead/gem shops when I can.
  • Metals are primarily sterling silver and 14k gold-filled wire (often 24–26 gauge).
  • I love working with freshwater pearls and Austrian crystals; I also use Czech glass/crystal, turquoise, rose quartz, onyx, garnet, and topaz.
  • I'm often inspired by the materials in front of me—sometimes by favorite designers—then I let the piece take shape.

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