THE QUICK VERSION:

Starr Miller is the Atlanta-based artist behind Pieces of Starr. Starr discovered her passion for metals and stone setting in a 2013 basic metals 101 class. Over the next decade, she immersed herself in her craft, refining her skills under the guidance of master stone setters and engravers such as Alexandr Sidorov and Todd Daniels.

Her work is defined by precision, craftsmanship, and a love for detail. She is known for creating weighty silhouettes adorned with delicate celestial engravings and colored gemstones. Starr’s playful approach to stone setting combines traditional techniques with her signature look cultivated over years of creative experimentation. As the sole artist behind Pieces of Starr, she is guided by a philosophy of quality over quantity and community over competition—ensuring her connection to both her craft and the greater jewelry community.      

“In a world that tells us to make more, I just want to make better”.

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THE LONGER STORY: for those that ask "how did you get into this?" Here is my full story.

I grew up on a farm in North Carolina with my parents, older sister, and a rotating crew of rescued animals. My chore was feeding our zoo of countless cats and dogs, but when I wasn’t wrangling animals or tumbling through barn hallways, I was crafting with my mom. She taught me that if we didn’t have it, we’d make it—with no fear of failure. From sewing to tie-dye, to miniatures, if it involved making something with my hands, I was in.

My jewelry journey began like it does for many hobbyists—with beading and macramé. That turned into bead weaving, then assembly-style jewelry, but eventually I wanted to take the leap into the world of metals and alchemy. That curiosity led me to a basic Metals 101 class at age 22. This was right after I moved to Atlanta after graduating from UNC (a business school grad-consulting was the plan, but let’s just say corporate life and I didn’t vibe). That metals class started everything. I set up a tiny studio in my unfinished basemen, and, in 2013, Pieces of Starr was born.