Materials & Process

•stone• 

I source my stones from all around Colorado and the American West. Then, in my home studio, I shape and polish the stone to the desired shape using a lapidary machine. 

•metal•

To hold the stone, I use high quality sterling silver .925 and 14k yellow gold. I use solid metal in all my designs as it can be reworked and polished throughout the years. I hand fabricate by shaping and soldering the metal or I use a technique of hand carving wax forms to then be casted in metal. 

•intention•

I am committed to choosing materials that are ethically sourced and or sustainably recycled. When possible, I choose conflict- free certified natural diamonds, lab diamonds, heirloom or estate gems, recycled metals, direct from miner inlay stones, and local casting.