About

Caroline Polansky is the designer behind C. Pate Jewelry, creating one-of-a-kind pieces from her home studio in Sewanee, Tennessee.

What began as a small booth in a New York City designer’s co-op grew into a wholesale business with her wire-wrapped designs carried by more than 75 retailers worldwide. After pausing to raise her two daughters, Caroline returned to her craft in 2022, teaching herself metalsmithing through books, videos, and hands-on experimentation.

Today, she designs and handcrafts mixed-metal pieces accented with precious and semi-precious gemstones—jewelry that reflects both experimentation and joy.