Carrie Foscato | Handmade Jewelry Crafter & Oil Painter

I’ve been creating all my life.

Born just outside Washington, D.C. and raised in the scenic foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Fauquier County, I grew up surrounded by nature, art, and a deep appreciation for things made by hand. The rolling hills of Virginia horse country, hiking Old Rag Mountain as a child, annual drives along Skyline Drive, anniversaries at The Inn at Little Washington, and even my wedding at Blue Rock Inn (back when it was spelled Bleu 😉) are all woven into the fabric of my life. How could a place like this not shape the way I create?

I think my love for handcrafted jewelry truly took root at the Warrenton Spring Festival. There was one booth I returned to every year — the same maker, the same table — selling necklaces with hand-blown glass beads from Italy. I was completely taken with them. Looking back, it wasn’t just the jewelry I loved, but the feeling of knowing who made it and carrying that memory with me. Those moments still influence my work today.

For the past twenty years, I’ve made my home in Rappahannock County with my husband and our three children. Surrounded by Virginia’s quiet beauty, I’ve been able to fully explore my creative life. More recently, inheriting a jewelry business opened a new chapter — one that led me to establish Carrie Foscato Design, where I create handmade, wire-wrapped jewelry one piece at a time.

Every design is made by me, at my bench, using sterling silver, bare copper, and natural gemstones. Nothing is outsourced. Nothing is mass-produced. I don’t create jewelry for trends or seasons — I create pieces meant to live a life with you.

Someday, these won’t be just a pair of earrings.
They’ll be the ones you always wore.

I believe jewelry should feel personal — not flashy, not disposable, but meaningful. Real metals matter, not just for their beauty, but for comfort and longevity. Cheap materials can irritate skin or fail over time, and that’s something I never want for you. That’s why I work exclusively with copper and sterling silver, creating wearable art you can enjoy every day, without worry.

Through my growing YouTube channel, I also share my love for jewelry-making itself, offering tutorials for those who want to learn this fulfilling craft. What started as teaching has turned into genuine connection — not just subscribers, but friends — and that has been one of the greatest surprises of this journey. Such a joy guiding others to create a story, a legacy, with their own handcrafted jewelry.

I look forward to continuing to develop new collections, participating in artisan craft shows, and deepening my roots in the local and regional handmade community. If you’d like to know where I’ll be selling in person, I’d love for you to sign up for emails and follow along.

Thank you for being here and for supporting handcrafted work. I hope you’ll explore my collections and find something that speaks to you — or at the very least, something that feels just right with your favorite outfit. 😉