Enjoying the Journey
For me, the process is everything. Whether I’m sketching designs, cutting stones, or fabricating metal, I’m most in my element when I’m learning — chasing those little “Ah-ha” moments that show up mid-project and make the whole day worth it.
Complex designs? I welcome them. They stretch my creativity, sharpen my skills, and keep me growing as both a maker and a thinker. This isn’t about perfection — it’s about building better habits, better work, and staying curious every step of the way.
Sourcing Stones
Getting my Graduate Gemologist certification from GIA opened my eyes — not just to the science of stones, but to how wildly diverse and beautiful they really are. I’m drawn to the ones with character: detailed inclusions, color shifts, mineral deposits — the little “flaws” that make a stone completely one-of-a-kind.
Shows like Tucson are treasure hunts for me, full of unexpected finds and future designs waiting to happen. And when I get to source directly from the earth — walking mines or exploring mineral deposits — that’s when the work feels truly connected to the land it comes from.
Behind the Scenes Studio Tour
