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Custom diamond engagement ring with mixed metal design displayed on natural stone with soft neutral background

Custom Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

When beginning on a custom design, sketches are a good place to start. Lucky for me I happened to know this customer and their jewelry tase quite well - It's my Mom!

Close-up of gold twisted infinity ring with small pink gemstones, natural wood background, warm light

Behind The Scenes

What I'm working on

I thought it would be fun to share a few of the preliminary sketches that did not end up getting used. I tried to provide a wide variety of styles when determining a starting point. Take a look! Wh...

Close-up of silver dragonfly birthstone pendant on rustic wooden background with natural light

Custom Dragonfly Birthstone Pendant

I don't always document the process of making every piece of jewelry, because to be honest, it can really slow things down to stop and take a decent picture at every stage of the process! I really...

Crowded indoor Renegade Craft Show with booths and shoppers under bright industrial lighting

Spring Renegade San Francisco

Craft show season is officially here and we kicked it off with Spring Renegade in San Francisco! I met so many awesome people and got to chat with other vendors selling handmade and vintage goods.

Custom Ruby Engagement

Did you know the Ruby (a variety of corundum classified as a precious stone) is one of the world's most valuable gemstones.

Tucson Gem Show

Visiting the Tucson Gem and Mineral show for the first time was overwhelming in the most awesome way possible.

Close-up of jeweler's carving tools on warm wooden bench with soft natural light

What I'm Working On

I have been experimenting with a soft modeling wax and trying a new technique that I think will add some more dimension and sculptural elements to my jewelry.

Gold panning adventure with person holding pan filled with sediment and gold in natural outdoor setting

Panning for Gold

Panning for gold is one of those things that has interested me for years. I finally got to check it off the bucket list by heading out to Jamestown, California where we set up shop along a small cr...

Close-up of silver sundial ring with intricate gnomon and engraved hour markers on wooden surface

Behind The Scenes

The Sundial Ring

It is said that ideas will come to you when you are not really looking for them and that has never been more true for this ring.

Close-up of handcrafted wax ring mold and jeweler's tools on workbench, warm natural lighting

Custom Jewelry

Custom Wedding Rings

I'm so excited to finally have the opportunity to share the custom wedding designs for Chris and Becca. It's been tough keeping it under wraps until the big proposal day but now that the cat is ou...