Selected & Hand-finished with care beneath the ancient Oaks

2025 GroveTop Holiday Gift Guide

At GroveTop Studio, we step into the holiday season with the same care and intention that guide every piece we create beneath the oaks at Oak Haven. For us, gifting isn’t about trends, hype, or whatever’s being pushed by a PR list this year. It’s about truth, craftsmanship, and offering items we genuinely love.

So this guide is simple: every piece you’ll find here is something we’ve held in our own hands, crafted or curated with purpose, and would be proud to slip beneath someone’s tree. Nothing is here because someone nudged us or pitched us. It’s here because we believe it’s worthy—made with heart, rooted in nature, and meant to last.

In other words… even Santa would have a hard time competing with the oaks this year.

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Gifts from the Heart at the Grove

At GroveTop Studio, every piece begins under the shelter of centuries-old oaks on our South Carolina homestead.

From our workshop at Oak Haven on Heritage Oaks Farm, every creation is hand-selected and hand-finished amidst the whisper of trees that have stood since before the American Revolution.

Most designs begins as an idea sketched beneath their branches and comes to life through careful hands and meaningful intent.

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Rooted in Tradition

Crafted with Nature's Touch

Woven with Meaning

It's here, in the quiet of the grove, that we — John and Victoria — design and hand-assemble/finish jewelry and gifts that carry both meaning and beauty.

We draw inspiration from the resilience of nature and the timeless symbolism of Celtic tradition—knots that speak of eternity, crosses that bridge earth and sky, motifs shaped by the turning of the seasons, woods drawn from sacred landscapes, and stones formed long before dinosaurs ever walked the earth.

Working side by side, we take joy in turning these symbols into necklaces, charms, bookmarks, and keepsakes meant to be carried close to the heart.

Whether you're drawn to the serenity of a Celtic cross, the steadfastness of an anchor, or the wonder of acorns inspired by our grove, our hope is that you'll find a piece that speaks to your own story — and carries a touch of the grove's enduring spirit with it.

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Our Approach

At GroveTop Studio, every design is sketched, tested, assembled, and/or selected & finished by hand here in Oak Haven at Heritage Oaks Farm - often while the sounds of wild birds and rustling leaves fill the workshop. We combine durable stainless steel with sterling silver and natural accents, layering materials that represent strength, balance, and connection. More recently, we've been excited to work more with and now offer stone and wood pieces too.

We take a craftsman’s approach to detail -testing metals against saltwater, sweat, and time - so every piece holds up to real life. Each piece of wood is lightly oiled and polished with beeswax, each ancient stone buffed to a shine. We don’t mass-produce. We build thoughtfully, one motif at a time, guided by the idea that meaningful jewelry & gifts should be both beautiful and enduring.

Our Philosophy

We believe jewelry & gifts should tell a story - not just about heritage, but about the path you’re on. Every motif we design draws from symbols that have stood the test of centuries: the cross for faith, the tree for growth, the heart for enduring love, the compass for direction, the acorn for potential. Together, they form reminders to stay grounded yet keep seeking.

GroveTop Studio isn’t about perfection -it’s about authenticity. We honor the old ways of craftsmanship while embracing modern materials, creating pieces that carry spirit, not trend. Each item is made to connect the wearer/owner with something larger: the land, the journey, and the legacy we all build by hand.

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Our Metal Integrity Tests

Each piece in our collection undergoes a multi-phase durability test to ensure it endures salt, sweat, chlorine, and time / general wear.

Sweat Test

Each piece undergoes an acid test to confirm its authenticity and metal composition. We submerge each piece in acidic vinegar, simulating sweat, to verify that our metals are genuine stainless steel or sterling silver — never cheap alloys or coatings.

Salt Water Test

Saltwater is nature’s toughest challenge for metal. Our pieces are immersed to verify that the finish won’t flake, rust, or lose its luster — even in ocean air or humid conditions. It’s how we ensure strength worthy of the sea.

Chlorine Test

Chlorine can be surprisingly harsh on metals, so we expose our designs to controlled chlorine solutions to test for fading or pitting. The result: pieces that stay beautiful, even after a dip in the pool.

Before introducing any new design, we put a prototype of each piece through a rock tumbler test — mixing it with coins and keys to simulate years of real-world wear. Only when the metals and finishes meet our durability standards do we move forward using pieces from the same batch in our final collections.

Our Featured Pieces

Celtic Heritage Cross Necklace - Motif Metalworks

The Celtic Cross

Hand-assembled in the quiet shade of our oak grove, the Celtic Heritage Cross is a pure, unadorned symbol of faith and ancestry. With no added motifs or charms, this piece speaks through its simplicity—just the cross itself, polished and enduring.

From $18

The Celtic Oak Leaf

Rooted in ancient symbolism, this piece joins the Celtic cross with the sacred oak leaf—an emblem of strength, endurance, and connection to the natural world. It’s a reminder that even as seasons change, your spirit can remain grounded and resilient, nourished by deep roots and timeless faith.

From $46

The Celtic Wayfinder

Inspired by the spirit of exploration, this piece combines the Celtic cross with a compass, symbolizing guidance and the journey to find your true path. It’s a reminder that wherever life takes you, your heritage and inner compass will help lead the way.

Starting at $40

The Celtic Oak Seed

Inspired by new beginnings, this piece unites the Celtic cross with an acorn, symbol of potential and promise. Just as a mighty oak grows from a single seed, it represents growth, renewal, and the quiet power that comes from holding faith in life’s unfolding journey.

From $38

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Selected & Hand-finished with care beneath the ancient Oaks

2025 GroveTop Holiday Gift Guide

Things That Make You Smile

Gifts from the Heart at the Grove

At GroveTop Studio, every piece begins under the shelter of centuries-old oaks on our South Carolina homestead.

Customers are saying

Rooted in Tradition

Crafted with Nature's Touch

Woven with Meaning

Our Approach

Our Philosophy

Discover our Stone Collection

Hand-selected from artisan lapidaries and carefully finished at Oak Haven

Stone Hearts & Assorted Charms :: 18-20mm (X-Small) - Bundle Pack of 3

Stone Hearts of the Forest :: 30-35mm (Small) :: Pocket Size

Stone Flat Palm Hearts of the Forest :: 40-45mm (Medium) :: Pocket Size

Stone Semi-Puff Hearts of the Forest :: 40-45mm (Medium) :: with Display Stand

Stone 3D Puff Hearts of the Forest :: 40-45mm (Medium) :: with Display Stand

Stone Hearts of the Forest :: 50-60mm (Large) :: with Display Stand

Stone Hearts of the Forest :: 70-80mm (X-Large) :: with Display Stand

Founders GroveStone :: 110mm :: with Display Stand

Explore our Wood Collection

Hand-finished from artisanal wood products and polished at Oak Haven

Olive Wood Holding Cross (Various Sizes)

Heart Holding Cross - Natural Wood

Wood Pocket Heart Cross

Cross Heart Keychain - Natural Wood

Olive Wood Heart Keychain

Olive Wood Pocket Heart

Wood Heart Cross Necklace

Olive Wood Cross Keychain

Our Metal Integrity Tests

Sweat Test

Salt Water Test

Chlorine Test

Our Featured Pieces

The Celtic Cross

Elevate Your Style with Our Pinnacle Pendant Designs

The Celtic Oak Leaf

The Celtic Wayfinder

The Celtic Oak Seed

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Our Metal Integrity Tests

Sweat Test

Salt Water Test

Chlorine Test

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