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Monika Knutsson, Gilded Lace Collection makes handmade bridal jewelry from lace and is based in the New York City area. Finding lace at flea markets in Paris, Berlin and New York, Monika Knutsson aims to restore the value of lace by repurposing it. The vintage pieces of lace are dipped in 24k gold. Jewelry from vintage lace is sold online. She also makes custom jewelry out of your own lace, whether it’s from a relative’s wedding dress or another piece of lace you love. Using the lace, Monika can make bracelets, bridal hair accessories, earrings, necklaces, rings, cufflinks and tie clips. Repurposing the lace that means something to you is a way for you to connect with and celebrate the past and tell a story through your accessories on your special day.

Products Offered
In addition to custom pieces made from your own lace, Monika Knutsson, Gilded Lace Collection sells other products made from lace. The following products are available:

  • Bracelets
  • Brooches
  • Earrings
  • Hair pieces
  • Necklaces
  • Rings
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following services do you offer?

Cleaning
Shipping

What kind of jewelry do you offer?

Costume Accessories
Custom Accessories
Designer Accessories

What is your average turnaround time for an engagement ring?

5-6 weeks

Reviews of Monika Knutsson, Gilded Lace Collection

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Christine Sent on 09/16/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Heirloom jewelry

We wanted to do some thing special for our daughter ‘s wedding. Finding and working with Monika was a pleasure. Monika used a part of my old wedding dress to create beautiful heirloom earrings for the special day! Monika was communicative, thorough and professional throughout the whole process. We knew exactly what we were getting, and the product delivered was exactly the way she had designed it. Our daughter could not have been more touched and delighted by this special gift.
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Karen Sent on 09/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Lace Jewelry for a Lifetime

Monika designed and created five gorgeous pieces of lace jewelry for the women in my family from a family heirloom. She presented design choices, clearly communicated pricing, and shipped the beautifully packed jewelry to us. It is an honor to have the gilded lace jewelry, connecting us to the past and present.
Nicole
Nicole Sent on 09/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Custom-made gilded lace earrings

I couldn't be more thrilled with Monika Knutsson's extraordinary work. From the moment I discovered her talent, I knew I had found someone truly exceptional. Faced with the sentimental dilemma of what to do with my cherished 30-year-old wedding gown, I embarked on a journey with Monika that far exceeded my expectations. With grace and creativity, she transformed my vision into reality by crafting not one, but two pairs of custom-made earrings. These earrings are nothing short of masterpieces, each intricately infused with a piece of lace from my beloved wedding gown, giving them a unique and sentimental touch. One pair glistens in radiant gold, while the other emanates a soft, delicate rose-gold hue. Monika's artistry shines through in every exquisite detail. I am head over heels in love with these gilded lace earrings and can't wait to proudly showcase them to the world.

Monika's meticulous attention to detail is evident not only in her creations but also in her top-notch customer service. I'm charmed by the elegant presentation of her pieces, lovingly wrapped in luxurious velvet bags, adorned with tags, and delicately encased in fine tissue paper for shipment.

Looking ahead, I am excited to continue my creative journey with Monika. I have full confidence that she will craft another exceptional piece of gilded lace jewelry from my old wedding gown – a necklace pendant that will perfectly complement my stunning earrings.
Susanna
Susanna Sent on 05/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Bespoke ring made in memory of my mother.

Monika made an exquisite ring for me, using some lace that belonged to my mother. This was a unique and special way to have my mother who passed away in 2019 with me on my wedding day. It will be a memento I carry with me for years to come, and I can't think of a more beautiful way to memorialize my mother. Working with Monika was a pleasure. She was communicative, flexible, and kind. I'd work with her again anytime!
Christie
Christie Sent on 04/19/2022
5 out of 5 rating

A Class Act

My heirloom choker was among the best purchases I made for my wedding. You'll spend on so many things for your wedding that you'll never see or use again, but this piece will be in my family for generations to come. I commissioned a sterling silver choker made from lace from my mother's wedding dress and it exceeded all expectations. The product is absolutely luxe and Monika's professionalism is unparalleled!
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Adrienne Sent on 09/13/2018
5 out of 5 rating
My daughter's not even engaged, but when I found out about Monika's lace cuffs I loved the idea. I knew that if I didn't order it now, I would forget and then regret that I hadn't ordered it while it was fresh in my mind. At first I thought that she only worked with antique lace, but she happily turned a piece of the synthetic lace from my wedding dress into a stunning cuff. I am tucking it away until my daughter finds the man of her dreams. The cuff is stunning. Monika was very pleasant and easy to work with. I mailed the lace to her, she quoted my a price, I made a down payment, she made the cuff, I paid the rest and she mailed it to me. Easy as pie. I highly recommend her.
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Deb Sent on 05/18/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Monika is seriously the nicest person to work with. She pays attention to detail and even checked with me a couple of times to make sure the bracelets I ordered were just right. Both of the bracelets are from my wedding dress...one for our youngest daughters wedding, the other for our oldest daughters birthday. You can't go wrong with Monika Knutsson.
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User3466536 Sent on 04/27/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Monika is an incredibly talented artist and designer. I recently worked with Monika in creating a number of custom pieces (a cuff bracelet, earrings, ring, and cuff links) from the remnant alençon lace from my wedding gown.
Monika’s meticulous attention to detail, deep understanding of the intricacies of the lace, and eye for design is unparalleled. She takes incredible care with the lace and only uses what is necessary (returning the remaining, unused lace). She fully explained the design process and kept me informed along the way on progress. Monika is very responsive and always available to answer my questions or offer suggestions. On top of being an incredible artist, she is an exceptionally kind person. It was a true pleasure to work with her in creating these beautiful one-of-a-kind pieces.
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Helsyne Sent on 04/25/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Monika preserved the lace from my wedding gown by turning them in to necklaces and a bracelet for my granddaughters ages 26 months and 20 months old. Just in case i’m not fortunate to be with them on their special day, I know that a piece of me will be, thanks to Monika -and her special, innovative talent.
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Carla Sent on 03/10/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Monika Knutson has been so lovely to work with !!! She made 3 pieces for me, 2 bracelets, and a ring, which I keep coming back for more. I can not say enough about the quality of work she does. She is truly passionate about making sure each piece is absolutely perfect from the fine details, to the size, the design you want and the placement of how you will wear each piece. She designed a cuff for my weeding with lace from my grandmas dress. She worked very closely with me, asking the story behind the lace to better understand the special meaning. She made a heirloom piece that will forever be cherished all because she cared about the history of the lace and what it represented to me. She does astounding work and is even better to work with.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
NST Pictures NST Pictures Wedding Videographers

Hire Monika Knutsson! Very professional, hard working and most especially, produces wonderful work in making brides happy and beautiful. Highly recommended!

Unveiled Weddings Unveiled Weddings Wedding Photographers

Amazing services, laces and very professional. I hope to work with you soon again =)

Yaf Sparkle Fine Jewelry Yaf Sparkle Fine Jewelry Wedding Jewelers

Monika is an amazing artist, the type of creator that sees things like no one else, equipped with the tools to make them reality. Her gilded lace jewelry has a huge following in our Boutique, many of our clients come in to check on new items of hers periodically. The fact that she can make unique jewelry out of your ancestors lace / wedding dress always blows our customers away - it is such a unique way to invite your history to your present most special day.

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