Meet Kelly and Manos

creators of gold and smoke

 "Sometimes, the treasures we seek are hidden in the most unlikely of places, waiting for us to open our hearts and minds to the beauty of the unexpected." - Paulo Coelho

Welcome to Gold and Smoke, where bullets become symbols of beauty and strength, where artistry of transformation knows no bounds.

Combining their experience in art, design, marketing, and luxury sales, with decades in the jewelry industry, husband and wife team, Kelly and Manos, have created designs for a concept brand of jewelry. Many of the designs center around a defining focal point: the flattened bullet, the impetus behind Gold and Smoke.

With powerful messaging rooted in each design, every necklace, bracelet, and ring carries the legacy of the flattened bullet, a symbol of strength and of transformation and the power to rise above adversity. Championing a statement of empowerment, the messaging is clear…

YOU ARE BULLETPROOF