Born on the sunny California coast, Ashley's creative endeavors started at a young age; painting, drawing, designing clothing, sewing, deconstructing her clothing, and remaking pieces. Self taught, Ashley first sat down at a jewelry bench when she was eighteen years old, inspired by the Latin culture, emotion, and all things sacred. She believes that the power of your jewelery should reflect who you are from the inside out.

Every piece of Ashley's collection features a range of metals from gold, brass, copper, and silver. Raw organic gemstones are hand selected with the greatest purpose and intention. Not stopping at jewelery, Ashley continues to push her creative boundaries exploring sculpting, the integration of technology, and organic artistry.

Lena Ehsan Jafery is a Pakistani-American artist, designer, and writer. She’s a Libra and an avid sock knitter who left home at 14 to pursue visual arts at the Interlochen Arts Academy, a premiere international fine arts school. At the Academy she explored many mediums including photography, sculpture, figure drawing, textiles, installations, and painting. Lena has won multiple national awards including being a Young Arts Finalist, and a Scholastic Art & Writing Award recipient. Her work has been featured in multiple juried art shows and exhibitions, including at the Kennedy Center and in a New York City gallery. Raised in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, she is currently based between Chicago and Paris, and studies Fashion and Writing as an Honors student at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Lena’s collection for Avery & May is inspired by the gothic architecture of the Notre Dame Cathedral and the icy pastels of traditional macaron shops in Paris.

Deidre Moreschi is a Chicago-based jewelry designer who specializes in luxury beading. She has spent years perfecting her craft and design process. From the age of ten, she sold her pieces on consignment to boutiques surrounding her neighborhood. She graduated from DePaul University with a degree in Political Science, yet, her desire for self-expression led her to entrepreneurship. When it comes to her style, Deidre describes herself as a contrarian and believes it is this quality that drives her creativity. She designs pieces with luxury materials to make fine jewelry with a unique, yet modest, twist. Her collection is inspired by women who celebrate their individuality over following the trends of the moment.