SAN CARLOS, Calif. — A new pop-up charm bar offers a personalized jewelry experience in the Bay Area. Lucky Goldie launched in April 2024 and gives customers the chance to design jewelry that tells a story.
Owner Anastasia Volynsky said, “It’s always fun just to hear people’s reactions when they see specific charms. Sometimes it reminds them of their childhood or say if it’s like two best friends coming in and they’re like, ‘Oh remember when we did this?'”
Volynsky hosted a pop up at JoeyRae Boutique in San Carlos and brought dozens of charms and bases for people to customize. Customers pick their charms, position them on the base, and Volynsky creates the piece right there.
While the business is new, Volynsky said she started making jewelry when she was just 10 years old. “I remember me and my mom would always go to trade shows like gem fairs and we built a …