Our Story

ABOUT US

Founded by Atlanta native, Leigh J., the ATLeighN (A-T-L-E-N) is a jewelry company that uses repurposed materials to create sustainable pieces for everyday wear. Inspired by her hometown, our founder named the brand in homage to the nickname used for Atlanta natives, “Atliens”. Each of our pieces are handcrafted and designed with the environment and consumer in mind. The mission of the ATLeighN is to create elegant, one-of-a-kind pieces by reusing and conserving resources from the packaging used to ship our products to the metals and hardware used to create each piece.

Founded in 2020, ATLeighN, LLC was originally created as an Etsy page, later expanding into an online marketplace in 2021. What started as a small jewelry side hustle has now grown into a recognizable jewelry brand, featured in fashion, tv, film and commercial campaigns worldwide.

MEET THE FOUNDER

Leigh J. is a research scientist and jewelry designer from Atlanta, GA. She began her fashion journey as a stylist and model, later transitioning into the designer space. Jewelry design has been a hobby of hers since she was a child. After years of repurposing her own family heirlooms and old costume jewelry, she started the ATLeighN. She aims to use her expertise as both a craftswoman and scientist to create an intersection between sustainability and fashion.