Testimonials

Partnering with Carolyn and Hang Ups Jewelry was truly a blessing. For our custom order of more than 110 pieces across several different segments, Carolyn poured her heart into every detail. She went above and beyond, carefully researching each artist, stakeholder, and honoree so that every single piece carried personal meaning. The thoughtfulness and artistry she brought to this project left us in awe.

What stood out just as much as her creativity was her remarkable organization and communication. Carolyn made what could have been a complex, overwhelming undertaking feel effortless. She anticipated needs, guided us through each step, and made this entire part of our planning not only manageable but joyful.

It was a dream partnership from start to finish, and we are so grateful for the care and excellence she brought to our work together. We look forward with great excitement to continuing this beautiful collaboration with Hang Ups Jewelry in the future.

Carolyn was great to work with for a personalized piece. She even sent in a picture of it for me to look at and then sent me a personalized link to purchase it off the site. Super easy and a FANTASTIC gift. Thanks!

Thank you Hang Ups Jewelry - purchased a French Horn necklace at the 2024 OMEA PD Conference for our daughter to celebrate her Graduate Horn Recital at Northern Illinois University - memories that have meaning and last!!

I purchased a tuba tie clip for my son and the quality was excellent and he was proud to wear it for his college recital. I also purchased a necklace made from the same tuba bell. I love it!

Omigosh! I LOVE Hang Ups Jewelry! Carolyn Adams designs & creates beautiful & unique artisan jewelry by upcycling retired musical instruments. And a generous portion of every sale from this collection goes directly to the Band of Angels Scholarship Fund, which sends kids in need to music camps every summer.

Some years ago, I bought a simply elegant necklace she made from a French Horn Rotor Cap, which I have loved. It’s a perfect piece to share my passion for music as a life-long horn player. And more recently I found a great necklace made from a Euphonium Tuning Slide. And a Christmas ornament made from a Horn Valve Lever. Which is too much fun to be hidden away until next Christmas, so it will double as a zipper pull on a small leather pouch I keep in my gig bag to hold pencils, erasers, sticky notes & extra horn mouthpieces.

Carolyn is a pleasure to deal with, and she recently accepted my challenge to deconstruct horn rotary valves (NOT an easy task) to discover the secret hidden treasures within. So I will soon be the delighted owner of some truly unique Christmas ornaments made from Horn Rotors! And I’ll be telling my horn pals & musician friends about all the items she has made from other horn & instrument parts.

Do yourself a favor & explore her website. And while you treat yourself to something wonderful, stock up on gifts for all your friends. At the same time, you’ll be sharing the power of music, supporting a unique small business, & contributing to music camp scholarships for kids!

Hang Ups Jewelry is so beautiful! Always very thoughtful and artfully done. Great for any music enthusiast!

My (elementary school) music students thought the necklace was very cool and we talked about how the jeweler reused the materials instead of throwing the old instrument out. I love it for the aesthetic too.

Hang Ups has been the perfect answer to, "How do we thank the music educators who have given so much to our child?" or "What is a special graduation gift for a music major?" All FIVE of the pieces we purchased we thoughtfully made. They come from recycled materials, but shine like new! The customer service feels like shopping in a neighborhood shop where you are personally known. Beautiful souls making beautiful, practical pieces for a beautiful cause!!

It's a fantastic feeling to find and give that perfect gift! Hang Ups not only offers unique, beautifully-crafted jewelry, they will go above and beyond to offer suggestions and even customize, if they don't have exactly what you are looking for. I have been so happy with the pieces I have purchased, and Hang Ups will be a shop I return to again and again!

Hang Ups Jewelry makes the most beautiful pieces. They take me back to a time in my life when music was my life. And knowing it goes to a great cause makes it even better.

This company is incredibly supportive & helpful, above & beyond. Carolyn A sent a personalized email after I ordered. Then this necklace got lost in the mail twice, due to an unrelated issue with the apartment complex address, & she sent a replacement & communicated with me quickly for weeks until the problem was resolved! With beautiful products & amazing customer service, I recommend Hang Ups to anyone!

I have multiple pieces and given several as gifts. As a music teacher, I love their Band of Angels line. I get a beautiful piece of jewelry and support a good cause. It is beautiful and functional.