By 2008 Sholdt had been in the same downtown location for over 70 years. However, to escape increasing rent, and to satisfy the growing need for stable electricity and easy accessibility, Brian and Dusty decided to move the shop. In January 2009 Sholdt transferred its operations to the historic Tully’s Roasting Plant - perhaps better known to Seattle natives as The Old Rainier Brewery.

Besides being a roasting plant, a portion of the structure serves as work and rehearsal space for artists and musicians. Becoming part of this “Artsbrewery”, as it is known, has proved a perfect fit for Sholdt.

“It has enhanced how we make our jewelry and interact with customers,” says Brian. “Being part of such a vibrant arts community has really strengthened our brand.”

Brian's daughter Kalee has now also joined the company as the sales rep, working to introduce the line to an ever increasing audience. With more jewelers carrying the line each year, Sholdt is quickly becoming a household name. Still, whatever success they find as designers, for the Sholdt brothers the jewelry trade is above all about family and history. They don't just make jewelry because they have a passion for it; they make it because that is what their family does.

They make jewelry...and they make dust.