Discover the vibrant art and urban culture of the city, envisioning the creation of a jewelry and clothing brand that encapsulates their unique world and embodies a work hard, play hard mindset. Thus, GLD was brought to life. Despite facing financial constraints, Johnston and Folger tenaciously transformed GLD into the foremost online destination for urban jewelry.
Christian Johnston and Dan Folger, inspired by the vibrant art and urban scene of Pittsburgh, came together to establish The GLD Story. Their vision was to create a brand that encapsulated their unique world and embodied a strong work ethic and a spirited approach to life. Despite having no financial resources, Johnston and Folger persevered and transformed GLD into the foremost online destination for urban jewelry.
