· About The Team ·
Gilded Design Studio
Meggan and Rebecca created Gilded Design Studio to serve Berks County with a jewelry store that is based on a safe and welcoming environment where all are accepted.
· Co Owner | Jewelry Designer | Jeweler ·
Rebecca Freundt
Rebecca’s creative journey began here in Reading, Pennsylvania. Growing up she always had a passion for art, particularly in the field of Crafts. She attended Kutztown University where she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree with a concentration in Metals.
It was at Kutztown University that her love for all things jewelry was founded. She continued her education and received her Master of Fine Art from Temple University. At Temple University she was introduced to CAD-CAM which would open a whole new area of jewelry design and possibilities for her. She has served Berks County and beyond for the last fifteen years creating hundreds of treasured jewelry items for her wonderful clients.
When Rebecca is not creating jewelry, she can be found exploring nature with her husband Joe, daughter Lily, and trusty springers, Abner and his little brother, Winston.
· Co Owner | Jewelry Designer | Jeweler ·
Rebecca Freundt
Rebecca’s creative journey began here in Reading Pennsylvania. Growing up she always had a passion for art, particularly in the field of Crafts. She attended Kutztown University where she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree with a concentration in Metals.
It was at Kutztown University that her love for all things jewelry was founded. She continued her education and received her Master of Fine Art from Temple University. At Temple University she was introduced to CAD-CAM which would open a whole new area of jewelry design and possibilities for her. She has served Berk’s County and beyond for the last eleven years creating hundreds of treasured jewelry items for her wonderful clients.
When Rebecca is not creating jewelry, she can be found exploring nature with her husband Joe, daughter Lily, and trusty springer Barley.
B· Co Owner | GIA Accredited Professional | Manager ·
Meggan Skiles
Meggan began her jewelry career in her freshman year at Kutztown University, working at The Goldsmiths. For over 20 years, she has honed her jewelry expertise and served the Berks County area.
She received her Jewelry Professional Accreditation from the Gemological Institute of America and her Bachelor’s Degree in Business with a concentration in Marketing from Kutztown University. She specializes in jewelry appraisals and education, as well as management at Gilded Design Studio.
Meggan can be spotted cheering on her sons Kamden and Lincoln on the ice, field, and dojo. Meggan is an active member of the US Military Veterans community. She is married to a retired Marine and daughter to a retired Airforce and Army veteran.
T· Part-Time | Associate ·
Tiffany Elison
Tiffany started working with Meggan and Rebecca in 2022. Having been a long-time customer, it was an easy transition to become a Part-Time employee.
She enjoys working in such a welcoming environment where our customers can feel comfortable browsing and asking questions no matter how big or small. She loves the fact that working for a small business makes it feel like all the employees have become like family, and it makes working here all the better.
You’ll see Tiffany assisting customers and helping with the day-to-day operations. When she’s not at the store, she loves to read and spend time with family and her grandkids.
Part-Time | Associate
Patti Swoyer
Patti started working with Meggan and Rebecca in 2020 as a seasonal hire. What was supposed to be a few months, turned into a
permanent Part-Time position.
She loves helping people with the special moments in their life by helping them find that perfect gift for someone special.
At the store you can find Patti either working behind the computer creating our quirky social media posts, out front assisting the customers, or helping with the day-to-day operations of the store.
When she’s not at the store, she enjoys reading, kayaking, hiking and traveling.
Part-Time | Associate
Emily Fitzpatrick Kenniston
One of the newest additions to the “Gilded Girls”, Emily joined the team in October 2025. A multi-published model, community television program host, and pageant queen (Mrs. Pennsylvania Continental Worldwide 2023, Mrs. Ireland Continental Worldwide 2024, and International Mrs. East Coast 2025), she is excited to bring her extreme passion for fine jewelry to our incredible team. Emily is also a multi-published author, with experience writing for magazines, blogs, and local news publications, and she is delighted to use her expertise in the field to write our official blog. Additionally, her debut psychological thriller, Fear of Man, was published in 2025 to rave reviews.
When not helping people find their dream pieces of jewelry, Emily can be found spending time with her beloved family: Her husband Dillon, daughter Brielle, and rescue retriever, Teddy.
Part-Time | Associate
Emmanoella Nkemaka
Emma joined our team as a graphic design artist for our social media in 2026. She is a college student, majoring in Biomedical Engineering, with a projected graduation date of May 2029. Before joining the team at Gilded Design Studio, Emma worked as a graphic designer for various nonprofits and clubs at school. When not working, you can find Emma curled up with a good book and cup of matcha, or planning her next hike with friends.
Part-Time | Associate
Winston Freundt
Winston joined the Gilded Design Studio team in 2026 as our Chief Greeting Officer when he was only a few months old. A professional in every sense of the word, Winston’s specialties include greeting customers with a smile, supervising the two-legged staff, stealing hearts, modeling jewelry, and making sure mom, Becca, is staying on top of giving him enough treats.
