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My Husband Thinks I've Lost My Mind. I'm Selling 33 Years of Handcrafted Gold Jewelry at 80% Off.
Our lease is up. The building's been sold. We have to be out by Wednesday. I'd rather see every piece go to a woman who'll wear it than let it sit in a storage box.
By Maya Wells, co-founder of Maya & Henry's Jewelers · October 2026
Maya and Henry Wells at the table where they have packed orders since 1993. Photo: Maya & Henry's
These beautiful pieces aren't just real gold. They were handcrafted by me and my husband Henry in our workshop for thirty-three years.
Here's the thing.
My husband Henry and I have owned our jewelry workshop for thirty-three years. Every single piece — every ring, every necklace, every bracelet, every pair of earrings — made by hand. Not in a factory. Not mass-produced. Handcrafted at our workbench and sold to thousands of women over thirty-three years.
Finishing a Vela bracelet last month. Same way, same tools, since 1993. Photo: Maya & Henry's
Every piece is made with real gold that will never tarnish. It will never turn your skin green. It will never chip or fade or go dull in a drawer. You can wear it every single day for years, and it will look exactly the same as the day you open the box.
"I've spent thirty-three years making these pieces for real women. I'm not handing our life's work to a man in a warehouse who's never even looked at it."
— Maya Wells
Right now, our lease is up. The building's been sold. We have to be out by this Wednesday.
My husband wanted to sell the remaining stock to a liquidator. Box it up, hand it over, let someone else deal with it.
I told him absolutely not.
Maya writing the sign for the announcement she published in June. Photo: Maya & Henry's
So we've put everything at 80% off with free shipping. Every single piece.
Henry thinks I've lost my mind. Maybe I have. But I would rather see every piece go to a woman who'll wear it and love it than let it sit in a storage box where nobody will ever see it.
Here's what's still available:
| Piece | Was | Now |
|---|---|---|
| Vela Bracelet | $175 | $34.95 |
| Sorel Pavé Earrings | $150 | $29.95 |
| Moissanite Cross Necklace | $200 | $39.95 |
| Vivara Saphielle Ring | $175 | $34.95 |
| Emerald Tennis Bracelet | $225 | Almost gone |
| Aria Square Radiant Set | $250 | Nearly sold out |
Left: a comparable bracelet at a department store, $350. Right: the Vela in a Maya & Henry's box, $34.95. Photos: Maya & Henry's
See What's Still in Stock → Free shipping · 80% off everything · While stock lastsMany pieces are already running out. The emerald rings went fast. The tennis bracelets are almost gone.
If you've been waiting to buy real gold jewelry at a price that actually makes sense — now's the time.
From left: the Sorel Pavé earrings, the Moissanite Cross necklace and the Vivara Saphielle ring. Photos: Maya & Henry's
What women are telling us:
"I've never been able to afford real gold before, and now I own three pieces."
"I wore it to church, and two women stopped me before I sat down."
"What you sold me is a million times better than anything I've ever owned."
A wall of customer letters in the workshop. "We keep every one." Photo: Maya & Henry's
Once we're out by Wednesday, that's it. Thirty-three years of handcrafted jewelry, and the doors close for good.
Maya has worn hers for 33 years. Photo: Maya & Henry's
Click Here to See What's Still in Stock → We have to be out by Wednesday. Everything is 80% off with free shipping.
Outside the shop this summer. "Thank you for 33 years." Photo: Maya & Henry's
Maya Wells
Co-founder, Maya & Henry's Jewelers · Est. 1993, Wyoming
All remaining designs available while stock lasts. Free shipping on all orders.