Growing up in a large family of talented musicians and artists,  Caroline Pate Polansky has always had a fascination with all things handcrafted.  She began making  jewelry in anticipation of her ninth birthday when she was allowed to get her ears pierced, and ever since has had an elaborate crafts project in the works.

After graduating with an English degree she lived in various places, always passionate about making jewelry in her spare time.  In 2006, she launched Caroline Pate Jewelry when she began selling her wares at a designer's co-op in New York City.  Convinced she wanted to make jewelry making a full-time career, she spent the next years evolving her business.

Caroline Pate Jewelry is inspired by the profound shapes and beauty of nature.  With precious metals, precious and semi-precious stones, her work is characterized by organic forms and color palettes.  It is never out of place!  She now works out of her studio in Nashville, TN.