So you’re in the market for new jewelry. Relatable. Empty that Amazon cart and close out those fast fashion tabs, because this is the perfect opportunity to shop local. In this month’s installment of A Look at Local, we’re so excited to introduce you to Mineral and Matter! If you’re into supporting small businesses with a great mission behind them, this one is definitely for you. As a small local business ourselves, we think it’s so important to highlight other companies in the Salt Lake community.

 

Mineral and Matter is your one-stop-shop for jewelry, home goods, clothing, piercing, nail design and so much more. Their jewelry collection ranges from dainty gold necklaces to stone statement rings to earrings and ear cuffs. One of the things we love so much about them is the versatility in their inventory: if you prefer to keep things simple, you can pick out one of their plain gold items, which come with a myriad of pendants, charms and lengths. If you want your jewelry to make a bold statement, you can choose from one of their stone rings, colorful earrings or crystal cuff bracelets (just to name a few). Here are a few of our faves for the bold and the basic:

 

Quartz Crystal Cuff Bracelet

 

Goldfill Heart Locket

 

Chalcedony Stone Necklace

 

Dot Huggie Earrings

 

Three Stone Opal Ring

 

And Mineral and Matter’s products don’t stop there – they also carry goods like candles, mirrors, hair accessories, journals, and more! They are the true modern market. You might walk in thinking you’re only on the hunt for a new piece of jewelry, but you’ll walk out with new room decor and accessories to boot. Not to mention, they just opened a nail bar in their flagship store, so add a mani to the list while you’re at it! You can view the full nail menu here, with seasonal designs that are updated regularly. Some of our favorite goodies include:

 

Archer and Olive Notebook

 

Moth and Moons Bandana

 

Boonies U Candlestick

 

Rose Sage Bundle

We could write a dissertation on all of the products that Mineral and Matter carries and why we love them all, but we’ll let you browse their catalog for yourself. In the meantime, we’d like to give a shoutout to their mission.

 

Mineral and Matter uses nature and outer space to inspire everyday, locally-produced designs. They are a female-founded company (woohoo!) that stands on three pillars: empowerment, activism and craftsmanship. They promote creativity and trust both internally for their staff and externally for their customers. They are committed to giving back to their community both in time and donations. It’s important to them that their jewelry is handmade with quality metals – they want to provide their customers with jewelry that will last for a long time.

We love how dedicated Mineral and Matter is to make a positive impact on the impact on the Salt Lake community. Supporting local businesses is one of the best ways to spread some love to those around you, and to feel the love back! You can browse the whole Mineral and Matter site here.