Leslie Madden, the designer and owner of Island Handcrafts, creates all of her jewelry in her Folly Beach, South Carolina studio.   It is from the Lowcountry marshes and the beach that Leslie draws her inspiration for the colors found in most of her designs. 

Once a professional marine biologist who instructed school children about ocean life, Leslie now expresses her love of coastal environments through brightly colored, fun jewelry often characterized by whimsical charms and lots of sea creatures.  Island Handcrafts started in 1998 and quickly became known for high quality jewelry that can be worn with nearly everything.  Because of the combination of high quality jewelry at great prices and her attention to customer service, Leslie's work is carried by many of the finest retailers in the area.  Please visit her list of retailers  to link to some of her satisfied customers.