Martha Rotten is a bold & dark line of lead-free pewter jewelry and gifts created & designed by Francene Yorko since 2008. It is heavily influenced by science, nature, and the unavoidable cycle of life. The entire line is handcrafted in Parkton, MD by both Francene and Pete Yorko.

With 20+ years as a model maker, Francene sculpts the master models by hand using traditional pewter model making methods, which consist of sculpting directly into pewter stock. Each step of the finishing processes including centrifugal casting, antiquing, hand and vibe polishing, soldering, assembly of all pieces, and stone setting, are all done in studio.

Our home studio is located on 5+ acres that is kept mostly wild to promote wildlife habitat and provide inspiration. We purchase renewable energy and try to keep things efficient and reduce waste. We’ve recently switched to fully biodegradable, recyclable, and reusable packaging and shipping materials.

A portion of our profits will be regularly donated to organizations fighting against racism & social injustice.

All pieces are made-to-order despite the "in stock" number in the listing. Time frame varies from piece to piece so please message us if you need something by a certain date and we will do our best.