Downeast Trading Company

The name Downeast is a product of our origin in the state of Maine. The term was used in colonial times to describe the journey up the coast from the New England capitol in Boston. As ships progressed up the coast they would veer more and more towards the East. Typically, and particularly in the Summer, they would have the prevailing winds aft, so they would be sailing downwind. Thus, Maine became known as “downeast”.

Based in the Green Mountains of Vermont, Downeast Trading Company are direct importers of jewelry and chains from Italy and Germany.