At Kinship Station, we carry objects that feel as though they were made for the wearer—etched with memory, shaped by care, worn close to the heart. Acanthus is one of those stories—a collection of wearable art that holds the hush of ancient libraries and the secret language of personal devotion.

Created by Nichole McIver, Acanthus is born from a love of art history, illuminated manuscripts, and Victorian mourning jewelry. Nichole is self-taught and deeply intentional: every oxidized silver curve, gold-leaf accent, and gemstone setting is shaped by her hands in Central Minnesota. Each line, leaf, and tiny gold detail is painstakingly placed—revealing a connection between maker and wearer that is as precious as the materials themselves.

For Those Who…

• …seek talismans for their bodies: You long for jewelry that functions more like an altar than an accessory.

• …savor raw elegance: Bold but refined, you appreciate craftsmanship that balances contrast—fine gold against shadowed silver, structured form against organic detail.

• …value story in objects: You don’t collect mass-made pieces—you hold space for legacy, lineage, and the quiet resonance of art that remembers.

Kinship Resonance

We carry Acanthus because we believe that jewelry can be both refuge and revelation. Nichole’s work reminds us that adornment is an act of storytelling, not surface decoration. Her pieces are not valued for gold weight, but for the intimacy of the time, touch, and intention embedded in every detail. As Nichole says, “A Vermeer painting isn’t valued for the canvas; it’s loved for the hand that painted it.” We couldn’t agree more.

Three Ways to Meet an Acanthus Piece

1. For the Ritualist
Select a dendritic agate ring to open your ancestral pathways. Let a moonstone pendant guide you through new moon intentions, or a locket carry your grief, your prayers, or secret whispers. These aren't accessories—they are companions for your soul's passage.

2. For the Aesthetic Devotee
Soak in the shadow and glow of oxidized silver and 24k gold leaf. Let each handcrafted leaf and curve become part of your daily rhythm. These pieces harmonize with quiet spaces—soft linens, morning light, the hush of dawn.

3. For the Collector
Own a story. These pieces are one-of-a-kind, each reflecting hours of personal shaping, gold-cutting, and emotional alignment. To wear Acanthus is to hold devotion against your skin—and to treasure it as a legacy piece for generations.

Your Invitation

Wear something that remembers your depth.
Let your jewelry hold your story.
Adorn yourself with objects that speak to your soul’s lineage.

Explore our Acanthus collection at our flagship store in Topanga in-person or online.

With reverence,
The Kinship Station Team