about the designer & brand

My passion for jewelry began in 2021, when I discovered a local bead store back home in Arizona and became obsessed with painting pictures with gems. Since then, it has grown into my main form of self-expression – I love how it gives me a way to channel my inspirations and experiences into something tangible.

Growing up, it was always my dream to move to Europe. However, after graduating college, I decided to explore the United States for a year or two, thinking I would experience as much as possible of my own country before heading overseas for good. That plan grew into adventures I never expected: a summer working in Alaska, a couple months crashing at a friend’s place in West Virginia, a sailboat excursion on the East Coast, another summer in New England, a year and a half in Montana, and most recently, a move to Tennessee. I’ve crossed the country three times (solo camping in my car during two of those trips), and visited 40 states, and with each new place, my captivation deepens.

EDEN AMERICANA evolved during my travels, influenced by the people I met and the places I saw. This project doesn’t aim to glorify this country or uphold blind nationalism. Instead, it’s a way for me to appreciate characteristics of America that I find worth celebrating: its wildness, its natural beauty, its diversity, and its ongoing struggle for what freedom truly means. I hope to inspire the free-spirited, the wanderers, and anyone determined to live life on their own terms.

EDEN AMERICANA is more than just jewelry – it’s a world, and if you feel called to it, you belong here.

Sincerely,

Regan Collins