My wire artwork is perfect to showcase rare gems or unusually-shaped stones or crystals. Because I form the metal filament by hand into a tight chassis around the gem, any kind of shape can be turned into fine jewelry with no alterations to the natural stone. I never use solder or glues, so every gem is perfectly preserved in its original state. I also make all clasps, hooks, and eyes, so my collectors have jewelry that is truly made by hand.

Every piece that I create has a powerful focal point, whether it be a gem, a crystal, a mineral, or an unusual object like a shark’s tooth. I then use metalwork to enhance the stone’s beauty, not compete with it. This is an important distinction of my approach. I eschew extreme ornamentation, seeking harmony and simplicity instead. It has taken me years of learning, practice, and experimentation to strike the right balance between the power of the stones and the precious metals.

“I create fine art wire jewelry using precious metals, fine gems, and ancient, hand-intensive techniques to appeal to modern audiences. I have spent years of education and practice in order to make jewelry that embodies harmony and simplicity and that strikes the right balance between the power of the stones and the precious metals.”