Our Story
At RG, we hand craft simple yet timeless heirlooms. Made for the modern and the eco-conscious — Rose Gypsy is forging a community that values high-quality jewelry and sustainability.
RG was founded in 2014 by Rachel Karcich, an established and well-respected photographer with a passion for jewelry. Seeing a gap in the market for fair-priced, high-quality jewelry, Rachel launched her own line with a commitment to sustainability. Photographing her own creations and showcasing her jewelry at local craft fairs and pop ups, Rachel quickly gained a following of like-minded individuals.
With her husband joining the company at the Los Angeles atelier, RG officially became a family business in 2017. Then together in 2020, the couple opened their first brick and mortar location in the bustling neighborhood of Atwater Village, Los Angeles. Despite pandemic setbacks, and with the support from a strong community, the second RG location was opened in San Clemente, CA, with their third location opening soon after at Westfield UTC in La Jolla, CA.
Meet our Founder, Rachel Karcich
“From day one, RG was about building a community. Of course, I knew I wanted to create a beautiful line of high-quality jewelry at fair prices. But, I also wanted to hold myself and this company accountable for its environmental footprint — and I wanted to make jewelry for people who cared about that, too. I think that’s what really makes us unique, and why our loyal customers continue to shop our line of timeless jewelry.”
"While our pieces are contemporary works, our craft is deeply rooted in the storied tradition of jewelry making. Each piece of jewelry we consciously create has its own identity — it tells its own story. Our collection takes inspiration from the old-world heritage while infusing it with timeless elegance." -Rachel Karcich, Founder
Our sustainability promise
RG’s entire business model is built on a commitment to sustainability. We use only the finest, ethically sourced alloys and actively work to minimize our environmental impact. All of our jewelry is also hand made here in the United States at our Los Angeles atelier and partner workshop in New England.
Working directly with manufacturers, we’re also able to secure the most fair pricing which we pass on directly to you. We firmly believe that by creating affordable timeless pieces out of quality materials we can help do our part to eliminate unnecessary waste that comes with fast fashion.