Metal and Smith was an amazing event! A curated group of 50 jewelry artists getting to talk shop with writers, buyers, and stylists from around the country. It was really fantastic and I feel a great deal of gratitude for being an exhibitor this year. Here are some photos from the event!
October Birthstones...
Behind the ScenesMy Process: Start to Finish
Behind the ScenesWedding Jewelry Story
Behind the ScenesMy wedding was the best day of my life. The photos are so rich with emotional information and there isn't a stranger in any picture. My husband and I both admit that we could've gotten married any which way and it would've been a seminal moment. But to have had a day to surround ourselves with the most meaningful people we each know, was a gift to ourselves that we cherish every time we open the albums to think back.
New Logo!
Behind the ScenesI am so excited to share my new logo with all of you! I worked with a wonderfully talented LA based graphic designer, Rocio Alvarado to make this happen. We went through some brainstorming and design sessions together and incorporated my tear shape and used clean linear initials. This really encapsulates my brand and in the end, I am thrilled with the result and
Stunning September Sapphires...
Industry CommentaryI wear a a very special pink sapphire almost everyday. My wonderful grad school professor gave me the stone as a graduation gift and told me to make whatever I wanted with it. Naturally, I made a pink pinky ring and think of her every time I see it. The durability of sapphires make it a great choice for everyday wear or an engagement ring.
Metal and Smith
Industry CommentarySparkle Plenty, continued...
Behind the ScenesAfter removing the 1.3 carat oval conflict free diamond from its setting I began fabricating a sterling silver model for my client to try on. I wanted to make sure that this ring nested perfectly with her existing wedding band so I felt that fabricating a model would be a more precise fit. After her approval of the fit and comfort I was able to mold
Sparkle plenty
Behind the ScenesI wanted to take a moment to talk about this special commission I had the opportunity to make. A client came to me and asked if I could update her engagement ring. She felt that the prongs were not conducive to her daily life and now preferred the clean aesthetic of a bezel. She also wanted to change from 14k white gold to 18k yellow gold.
How I see jewelry
Industry Commentary, Behind the ScenesJewelry is a uniquely wearable expression of art, that is as rich in meaning and as portable as body ink. It is as interchangeable as clothing, and is a tangible memento that can be cherished for lifetimes. Fine jewelry like the kind I make and offer, have intrinsic value that are considered investment grade works of wearable art.