Some pieces are loud. Others whisper.

And then there are the ones—like these—that bloom quietly in your hand, catching the light just enough to make you pause. That’s the feeling I wanted to bottle up in this latest batch of Fiora Penny jewelry.

Named in tribute to the Italian word millefiori—“a thousand flowers”—this collection celebrates the magic of the small and overlooked. Each enameled penny is adorned with flecks of handblown Italian glass that melt into the metal like little garden bursts, one-of-a-kind every time.

They’re made from real pre-1982 copper pennies, which makes them feel even more like little time travelers—ordinary objects turned keepsakes. And I’ll be honest: every time someone picks one up, I get a little thrill. These coins, tucked away in jars and drawers for years, now get to become part of someone’s story.

Lately, I’ve been leaning into spring and summer tones: soft blues, contrasting brights, moody grays. No two are alike. Some customers are drawn in by the color. Others by the flowers. And then they notice it’s a penny—and there’s this beautiful moment of surprise. “Oh!” they say, smiling. “I love that.”

Jewelry that says more

Fiora Pennies are lightweight, handcrafted, and finished with copper or silver chains or patina copper details and sterling silver ear wires. They make beautiful, meaningful gifts for:

• Copper anniversaries (that’s year seven!)

• Birthday surprises

• Teacher thank-yous

• Memorials or “pennies from heaven” tributes

• Just-because gestures for someone who needs a little brightness

Every one is handmade here in my Raleigh, NC studio, with love and a little splash of fire (literally—the enamel is kiln-fired to fuse the glass to the copper).

Gifting with story, not just style

More and more folks are looking for gifts that feel personal—something you can’t just grab off a shelf. These pennies have lived lives before they became jewelry. Now, they get to be part of yours.

Whether you’re celebrating a friendship, honoring someone you miss, or just want to wear something sweet and surprising…the Fiora Pennies might be the one calling your name.