Who Is Moon Bear Jewels?
Moon Bear Jewels is: Christopher Beaver & Colleen Thompson.
Some partnerships are written in the stars. Ours started in a jewelry class.
Colleen met Christopher in 2016, when he was teaching precious metal clay and she was a bright-eyed student eager to learn how to turn metal into magic. She asked him to mentor her, and four years later, he looked at her work, sighed dramatically, and said, “Well, you’re basically my competition now. Wanna go into business together?”
And just like that, Moonbear Jewels was born. Named after Christopher’s shamanic namesake, Moonbear, our little world of jewelry, art, and mischief has only grown since.
But making jewelry is just one piece of the puzzle—we’re also performers, event organizers, and community builders. We create comedy and burlesque, design over-the-top costumes (because why not be extra?), and throw events that bring people together in the most magical, ridiculous ways. As a queer-owned, woman-owned business, we care deeply about social issues, donate and volunteer our time to causes we believe in, and are always looking for ways to give back—whether that’s supporting local artists, fundraising for organizations we love, or just making sure our work reflects the world we want to see.
Basically, if it involves creativity, theatrics, or a little bit of sparkle for a good cause, we’re in. ✨
From Colleen Thompson
There is something deeply personal about finding the perfect piece of jewelry. It is about how you feel - almost as though the piece chooses you.
When we find that special pair of earrings or unique ring, it evokes a daydream. A vision of wearing it in your next chapter, or feeling empowered by your new treasure on an adventure.
In working with my hands, I can help people find their bravery, their strength, and what it is they're truly searching for, which is often, themselves.
Who is Christopher Beaver?
Christopher Beaver began designing jewelry at the ripe, tender age of 16. Thirty-two years later, he not only makes jewelry but has expanded his studies to healing therapy and teaching.
To this day you can almost always find Christopher in his studio, office, meditation room, and sacred space - maybe no surprise at all, but those are the same room, in his home.
As a matter of fact, he is there right now...
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