Jewelry runs in Mini Hay Avant’s family. A fourth-generation daughter of Charleston’s oldest family-owned jewelry store, the designer behind Goldbug Collection finds beauty in an unlikely muse: the palmetto bug.
Inspired by the insects’ intricate form and Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Gold-Bug,” her wearable art celebrates the quirks and character of Lowcountry life. Alongside ready-to-wear pieces, the King Street shop offers custom engraving, turning mementos into treasured heirlooms.
