Why and when did you start metal working?
I used to work in advertising in San Francisco, USA, and found the job very demanding. I was in need of a creative outlet, and had been drawn to jewelry and design most of my life.

I was lucky enough to study and apprentice under several master goldsmiths, and spent every minute of my free time in the jewelry studio. In 2013 I applied and gained full employment as a bench jeweler in what would be my most challenging and rewarding position.

When was the last time you tried something new?
I experiment and learn something new almost daily. For me designing starts with an inspired idea and then figuring out how to make it work in metal and stone. Each collection is different from the last so it is a constant process of creating something new, with a new technique and perspective.

Let the experience, skill set and your own personal style develop over time. Fall in love with the process and find inspiring mentors and a community of likeminded artists to help you along the way.

What is your fav piece and why?
The River Ring design is my favorite and a very special piece for me. I designed this ring while working as a bench jeweler in a small Northern California town. Most of the work I did there was centered on wedding rings and crafting pieces for new found love. At the time work was my love – and it dawned on me that it may be that way permanently.

I continue to make these rings for wedding bands, for gifts of love and for people that just want to celebrate themselves. Like a river, this design became constant not in change but in its meaning. Of love. For yourself or someone else. It is one of my favorite pieces to make and you will rarely see me without mine.

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