Our History
2022
Beth Millner Jewelry celebrates 15 years of business!
Beth Millner Jewelry is awarded the Catalyst Business Award by the Community Foundation of Marquette for their continuous work with local nonprofits and giving back to the community.
Fall 2021
Beth provided instruction of jewelry fabrication, casting and sculpture courses at Northern Michigan University, standing in for a faculty member on sabbatical from the School of Art and Design.
Spring 2021
Beth Millner Jewelry's Artisan Goods collection was released, featuring an array of eco-friendly puzzles, prints, coloring books, notebooks, and greeting cards featuring Beth's original paintings and drawings. As part of their commitment to the environment, Beth Millner Jewelry partnered with the National Forest Foundation, planting one tree for every Artisan Goods item sold. This marked a significant milestone for the company in their efforts to promote sustainability.
Fall 2020
Beth works with fellow artists to create unique, one-of-a-kind belt buckles, wallets, and belts featuring her iconic conifer couple design. Additionally, she pairs her artistic talents with her creative eye to produce a selection of greeting cards that showcase her original artwork.
Summer 2020
Beth Millner Jewelry was honored with the Michigan Woman Owned Small Business of 2020 award from Michigan Celebrates Small Business, recognizing their commitment to innovation, philanthropy, performance, and enriching workplace culture.
2020
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the team shifted their production to create and distribute handmade masks and mask-making supplies. Their dedicated craftsmanship resulted in 50,000 nosepieces and 6,000 of their locally handmade masks being donated and sold to people across the nation.
2018
The Northern Michigan University Alumni Association honors Beth with the Outstanding Young Alumni award, recognizing her achievements as an artist and small business owner.
2015
By growing her team, Beth Millner Jewelry is allowing Beth to pursue her passion for jewelry design and creation wholeheartedly, while a manager focuses on building the business and marketing strategies.
Summer 2012
Beth was presented with the Special Recognition Individual honor at the Marquette County Annual Arts Awards, hosted by the Marquette Arts and Culture Center.
Spring 2012
Grand opening of the Beth Millner Jewelry storefront in downtown Marquette, MI.
2008
Beth proudly graduated from Northern Michigan University's School of Art and Design with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. She then began her journey across the United States, exhibiting her artwork at various music and art festivals.
2007
While studying jewelry and metalsmithing at Northern Michigan University, Beth laid the foundation for her jewelry business. She transformed her tiny kitchen into a studio, setting up her tools in the corner and crafting her own unique style.
2007-2012 ART SHOWS
Art on the Rocks; Marquette, MI | Art in the Park; Iron Mountain, MI | Art for All; Menominee, MI | Eagle Harbor Art Fair; Eagle Harbor, MI | Copper Harbor Art in the Park; Copper Harbor, MI | Harvest Gathering; Lake City, MI | Poor Artist Sale; Calumet, MI | Bonifas Holiday Art Show; Escanaba, MI | Michigan State University Arts & Crafts Show; East Lansing; MI | Houghton Spring Arts and Music Festival; Houghton, MI | Marquette Arts and Culture Center Holiday Art Show; Marquette, MI | Cape Coral Festival of Arts; Cape Coral, FL | Bluegrass on the Beach; Lake Havasu, AZ | Circle of Art; Borrego Springs, CA | Encinitas Street Fair; Encinitas, CA | Nokomis Rotary Art Fair; Venice, FL | Hiawatha; Marquette, MI | Wheatland; Remus, MI | Blissfest; Harbor Springs, MI | Dunegrass; Empire, MI | Farmfest; Johannesburg, MI
