The Art of Legacy: Inside Silver Bonsai and Modern Heirloom®

• Posted on 24 June 2025
• By Kathryn Holton Steart
• Posted in American handmade jewelry, artistic jewelry restoration, Ben and Kathryn Stewart, bonsai Outer Banks, custom jewelry Outer Banks, hand engraving jewelry, heirloom jewelry design, jewelry repair Manteo NC, Modern Heirloom Jewelry, Outer Banks artists, Outer Banks fine craft, Roanoke Island art gallery, Silver Bonsai Gallery, studio jewelers North Carolina, unique engagement rings NC
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Silver Bonsai Gallery, founded in 1997 by Ben and Kathryn Stewart on Roanoke Island in North Carolina’s Outer Banks, is a distinguished blend of art, craftsmanship, and nature. At its core is the Modern Heirloom® Jewelry Studio, where traditional techniques meet modern technology to create timeless, handcrafted pieces designed to be cherished across generations. The gallery also showcases a curated collection of fine crafts and visual art by regional and national artists and offers a unique focus on the ancient art of bonsai. Housed in a historic coastal home with a rich local heritage, Silver Bonsai has evolved over 25 years into a celebrated destination for those seeking meaningful artistry and lasting legacies.

A & A Get Married!

• Posted on 25 September 2023
• By Kathryn Holton Stewart
• Posted in Modern Heirloom ® Rings
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The story of our most recent wedding set crafted for A & A otherwise known as Andy and Ashley who are a true love story. The kind of fairytales and story books. How could we possibly bottle all of that magic up in a set of rings. Read on to hear more about this Unique set of Modern Heirloom ® Rings created here at Silver Bonsai Gallery in Manteo, NC