Walters Faith

A Fine Balance: Mollie FAITH Good and Stephanie WALTERS Abramow Fill Us In On The Short History of Their Jewelry Line, Walters Faith

There’s no more personal component of a woman’s wardrobe than her jewelry collection— even beyond the lingerie she wears. For so many women, their jewelry becomes an extension of themselves, a collection of beloved and well-worn pieces that mark special occasions, important milestones and treasured gifts.

Mollie Good and Stephanie Abramow understand this intimacy a woman has with her jewelry; it’s exactly why they decided to use their own middle names to brand their jewelry collection, Walters Faith.

The pair founded their eponymous line of modern, delicate jewelry in 2013; the long-time friends both spent time in famous jewelry houses learning the industry previous to their collaboration and came together to start Walters Faith with a shared vision and similar aesthetic.

Both women felt there was a considerable gap in the market for simple, elegant jewelry that was well-made and appropriate for women of all ages to wear every day. As Abramow puts it, they started Walters Faith for “the young professional starting her jewelry collection or a woman in her 60s looking for a new layering piece.” In other words, they set out to create something timeless.

In that effort, they’ve succeeded enormously. All clean lines, geometric shapes and precious metals, the pieces that make up the collection are modern and classic, feminine and edgy, delicate and chunky. Working within these combined contrasts has created a line with a strong point of view and wide appeal.

Just as the jewelry line is all about balance, so too is the partnership between the two women. While Good is the creative free spirit behind the jewelry designs, Abramow manages the business with her meticulous eye and organized mind. It’s a partnership they’re rightfully proud of and one that allows each women to use her individual strengths to build a cohesive, efficient business.

Good remembers going through her mom’s jewelry box for fun as a young girl; that fascination never diminished and after taking a Metalsmithing course during her years at the University of Michigan she decided to turn her passion for jewelry design into a professional career. After graduating, Good moved to New York to take courses in Jewelry Design and Diamonds and Colored Stones at the Gemological Institute of America.

She’s a self-proclaimed “old-school” designer, preferring to sketch her ideas by hand rather than mocking them up on the computer. To stay inspired, she likes to browse Art Deco books and peruse the Suzanne Belperron archives. While the line generally has a minimalist feel heavy on the neutrals, Good says she’s feeling super inspired by a recent “magical” gemstone show she and Abramow visited in Tuscon, Arizona earlier this year— word has it that the 2016 collection could see a little color.

While it’s probably unfair to ask the designers to pick favorites (sort of like picking a favorite child!), Abramow points to their classic Clive fluted band rings as one of her most precious Walter Faith picks. As with all great jewelry pieces, the bands have become part of her every day uniform; the incredible detailing and diamond accents help elevate even the most casual look to something special.

CLIVE - Sterling Silver and 18K Rose Gold Fluted Band Ring — CLIVE - Sterling Silver and 18K Rose Gold Fluted Band Ring

For such a young brand, Walters Faith has really cemented their place in the fine jewelry industry, all due to the incredible talent and distinct point of view of Good and Abramow. While the two women are still learning how to balance their growing business with their growing families, it’s something they’re able to undertake together as two great friends, grateful to have each other.