Welcome to NICO, where modern minimalist design meets bold, funky elegance.

Meet Sara: the heart + soul behind each unique piece. Sara’s journey began as a young rock collector, captivated by the stories each stone could tell about the land. Introduced to the art of lapidary by her dad, she discovered a lifelong passion for stones and their raw beauty. Later, she fell in love with metalsmithing, blending clean lines with unexpected elements to craft pieces that reflect the beauty of simplicity and the strength of individuality.

Sara’s deep connection to hands-on artistry stems from her family’s creative legacy. Her dad’s rock-hounding adventures sparked a shared obsession with nature’s creations, while her Pawpaw Moose (southern nicknames are the best) inspired her with his shop projects—welding barrel grills from scratch and crafting meaningful, lasting works for local families.

The name NICO pays homage to Sara’s great-grandfather, Dominic, a craftsman and Italian immigrant from Northern Italy. Known for his skillful winemaking and the vineyard he lovingly tended, Dominic’s legacy of passion and creativity continues to live on generations later. He was long gone before Sara came into this world, but his spirit has always filled her soul. She hopes to bring that kind of connection to others through each piece she creates.

Thank you for supporting the journey and for choosing to wear something that’s as unique as you are.