Morphew Designs

Morphew Designs Handcrafted artisan jewelry in sterling silver, copper, brass, bronze, gold, gemstones and mixed meta I have enjoyed creating since I was a child.

Welcome to Morphew Designs: Handcrafted artisan jewelry

Thank you for taking a moment to look at my jewelry and learn a little bit more about what I do. I’m Heather, the artisan and designer behind Morphew Designs. My father made his living as a self-employed carpenter and I took after his love of creating. My earliest memory of creating jewelry was when I was seven years old -- making earrings f

or all of my friends to wear for school pictures. I have experience with ceramics, stained glass, and lampworking, but creating jewelry is my passion. Morphew Designs was born in 2010 as my jewelry creation was making a transition from a personal interest to an actual business, and is a tribute to my father who passed in 2003. Much of my inspiration comes from the beauty of the natural world: the oceans, lakes, forests, mountains, stars, planets, galaxies...the magnitude of this universe. I am always amazed. I have a passion for creating and strive for originality, quality and craftsmanship. I specialize in incorporating metals with natural stones and applying various techniques to achieve unique colors, textures and designs. All designs are original and many are one of a kind. Copper is my favorite metal for its warmth and character. It is the most versatile metal for exploring texture and patinas. Copper is also hypoallergenic, like its sister metals -- gold and silver. Some of my other favorite materials include turquoise, freshwater pearls, and earthy semi-precious gemstones. My pallet is a reflection of the color schemes, forms and textures found in nature. You can Shop Morphew Designs Jewelry in the following shops:

Accents + Interiors ~ Urbandale, IA
Active Endeavors ~ West Des Moines, IA
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden ~ Des Moines, IA
East Village Day Spa ~ Des Moines IA
Farnsworth Art Museum Store ~ Rockland, ME
Iowa Arboretum ~ Madrid, IA
Iowa Artisans Gallery ~ Iowa City, IA
Neal Smith Wildlife Refuge ~ Prairie City, IA
Reiman Garden ~ Ames IA
Spiritstone Gems ~ Sedona, AZ
Ted Lare Garden Center ~ Cuming, IA

Please feel free to contact me here or at [email protected] for any questions or ordering information. Thanks so much for visiting Morphew Designs and supporting an independent artist!

✨Happy September!! 🌾
09/01/2026

✨Happy September!! 🌾

✨Wishing you a wonderful weekend! ☀️+we are in the middle of moving so it’s more packing for me, BUT I am keeping my onl...
08/29/2026

✨Wishing you a wonderful weekend! ☀️
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we are in the middle of moving so it’s more packing for me, BUT I am keeping my online store OPEN throughout the move so can always find your perfect piece of jewelry that way! ✨

✨NEW DESIGNS headed to the Iowa Arboretum & Gardens this week! ✨
08/18/2026

✨NEW DESIGNS headed to the Iowa Arboretum & Gardens this week! ✨

✨Wishing you a wonderful Wednesday!
08/12/2026

✨Wishing you a wonderful Wednesday!

✨We had a wonderful time in Maine and I am so honored that Farnsworth Art Museum continues to carry my jewelry ~ and is ...
08/07/2026

✨We had a wonderful time in Maine and I am so honored that Farnsworth Art Museum continues to carry my jewelry ~ and is fully restocked for summer into fall!✨

✨The Waukee Arts Festival is THIS WEEKEND >> Doors open tomorrow >> Check out everything planned for Friday + Saturday!!...
07/17/2026

✨The Waukee Arts Festival is THIS WEEKEND >> Doors open tomorrow >> Check out everything planned for Friday + Saturday!! This show is always a hit!! 🌞

✨THIS FRIDAY & SATURDAY!! Waukee Area Arts Council Org
07/14/2026

✨THIS FRIDAY & SATURDAY!! Waukee Area Arts Council Org

Just in case you needed another reason to stop out to Active Endeavors… 🌞
07/12/2026

Just in case you needed another reason to stop out to Active Endeavors… 🌞

Fave fun summer accessories from Morphew Designs brighten up every outfit!

✨Reiman Garden Art Fair TODAY ~ Sunday 7/12/26 9-3pm✨
07/12/2026

✨Reiman Garden Art Fair TODAY ~ Sunday 7/12/26 9-3pm✨

✨TOMORROW ~ SUNDAY 7/12 Reiman Garden Art Fair 9-3PM ✨
07/11/2026

✨TOMORROW ~ SUNDAY 7/12 Reiman Garden Art Fair 9-3PM ✨

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4520 University Ave, Ste 130
West Des Moines, IA
50266-1070

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