Meet the Team

SUE COPE TRAHAN
Owner, Jeweler / Designer

Welcome! I'm Sue Cope Trahan, former Boston news reporter, now obsessed with breathing new life into jewelry that was `Once’ in fashion.

Two dynamic women played a role in my lifelong love of jewelry and fashion. As a little girl, my mother had a big influence on me when it came to fashion and choosing the perfect pieces of jewelry to compliment an outfit. To this day, she knows how to rock it! I also remember gazing at my grandmother’s jewelry collection which she so creatively displayed on an old postcard stand that was about 5 feet tall. Everything was organized by color and matching sets. I now have a similar setup in my jewelry studio.

I currently live in Columbus, OH with my husband of 18 years and our 6 year old Boxer, Lily. We also own a home in a beautiful seaside town near Boston. After a 25 year career in broadcasting, I turned to my creative and marketing talents to start my jewelry business. That was 9 years ago and I am so grateful for each and every one of my customers! Along the way, I’ve also had the honor of having many of my creations chosen for celebrity gifting at the Emmy's, Women In Film, and The American Cinematheque Awards. Recipients of my work have included Julia Roberts, George Clooney, Portia de Rossi, Edie Falco and others.

Thank you for being here. You have helped make my life a dream!

ELISE COPE
Jeweler, Logistics, Tech & Design

Elise, Sue's daughter, adds her own line of artisan jewelry to Once offerings from time to time. Her aesthetic is influenced by botanical silhouettes and sea creatures. Elise lives on Lopez Island in WA state where she enjoys the laid-back and rural island life with her two sons and partner. 

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About Once by SCT

Once by Sue Cope Trahan encompasses everything Sue loves: decorating & design, vintage jewelry and all things pretty. It is the second business she has owned and she's honored to have had her creations chosen for celebrity gifting at the Emmy's, Women In Film, and The American Cinematheque Awards. Recipients of her work have included Julia Roberts, George Clooney, Portia de Rossi, Edie Falco and others. In the last few years, Sue has become known for her estate jewelry collections, offering both simplistic and dramatic designs.

Thank you for being here!