The Goldbug Collection: A Charming Charleston, Maine Jewelry Shop

The signature product of The Goldbug Collection is the Goldbug, a stylized version of the Palmetto bug, a common insect in the Charleston area. The family-oriented brand also features a wide variety of jewelry, great for gift-giving and everyday wear.

BUSINESS AND THE CITYMAINE

Emily Ginsenburg

8/22/20231 min read

a woman's necklace with a pendant
a woman's necklace with a pendant

Local Business Highlight

The Goldbug Collection in Charleston, Maine

The skinny on this Charleston, Maine-based business

The Goldbug Collection is a jewelry shop founded by Charleston, Maine-native sisters “Mini” Hay Avant and Kathleen Hay Hagood, who are the fourth generation of jewelers at Croghan's Jewel Box, their family's jewelry store.


The Goldbug Collection sells a variety of unique jewelry pieces. Their signature product is the Goldbug, a stylized version of the Palmetto bug, a common insect in the Charleston area. The Goldbug jewelry is made from sterling silver and gold vermeil, and it comes in a variety of shapes and sizes.


Here are some of the things you can find at The Goldbug Collection (https://goldbugcollection.com):

  • Goldbug jewelry

  • Other insect-inspired jewelry

  • Sterling silver and gold vermeil jewelry

  • Birthstone jewelry, and more


If you're looking for a unique and charming gift shop based in Charleston, Maine, be sure to check out The Goldbug Collection.

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Find the Perfect Gift for Your Loved One at The Goldbug Collection, Charleston, Maine

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