ABOUT ME

I began making jewelry in my garage in 2015. My pieces are still each entirely unique, handmade and one-of-a-kind. I was heavily influenced by memories of my older sister’s beautiful jewelry as a teenager- she collected chunky silver jewelry with translucent stones, from her travels around the world. Garnets and black onyx also made the special cut. I was lucky to inherit some of these pieces as her tastes changed.
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I worked in the vintage clothing industry for many years, which opened my eyes to stunning accessories- pieces so special, I would never see others like them. These pieces would often outshine the clothing I was trying to showcase! I was inspired by the large & bold, magical jewelry- just as much as the small & strong, everyday talismans.
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Ancient adornments and artifacts in general have also carved their way into my craft. I traveled quite a bit as a child and viewed so many museum exhibits from centuries long forgotten. The past echoed in my head. I want my pieces to feel like they have been there forever, worn through time, but with a non-traditional, streamlined finish.
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The movement of vast, open water creates an energy I reflect in my work. Both fire and water are directly essential to my process.
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My pieces often symbolize the physical projections of my feelings at that time- with a special emphasis on the concept of Controlled Chaos. Naturally imperfect- yet polished and smooth. Music is ever present in my jewelry- always listening; I could not create without it!