Studio Journal

Bimetal in Jewelry: What It Is, How It Wears, and Why I Love It

Bimetal in Jewelry: What It Is, How It Wears, a...

If you’ve ever wondered how a piece can have the warmth of gold and the strength and everyday practicality of silver, bimetal is one of the most fascinating answers. It isn’t...

Bimetal in Jewelry: What It Is, How It Wears, a...

If you’ve ever wondered how a piece can have the warmth of gold and the strength and everyday practicality of silver, bimetal is one of the most fascinating answers. It isn’t...

Understanding Patina in Jewelry

Understanding Patina in Jewelry

If you’ve ever looked at one of my pieces and said, “Wait, this is silver?” — you’re not alone. It’s a comment I hear often, especially when the metal has a...

Understanding Patina in Jewelry

If you’ve ever looked at one of my pieces and said, “Wait, this is silver?” — you’re not alone. It’s a comment I hear often, especially when the metal has a...

Tips for Commissioning a Custom Piece of Jewelry

Tips for Commissioning a Custom Piece of Jewelry

I’m often asked if I do custom work and the answer is always “it depends.” I don’t do custom work if it involves a technique I’ve never done before (like...

Tips for Commissioning a Custom Piece of Jewelry

I’m often asked if I do custom work and the answer is always “it depends.” I don’t do custom work if it involves a technique I’ve never done before (like...

Heavy Metal

Heavy Metal

Are those earrings heavy? I get asked this question frequently and the answer is that this is a really hard question to answer. Every person has a different preference and...

Heavy Metal

Are those earrings heavy? I get asked this question frequently and the answer is that this is a really hard question to answer. Every person has a different preference and...

All About Silver

All About Silver

Did you know there are different types of silver that are used in jewelry? Sterling silver is by far the most common and most popular, but you might also see...

All About Silver

Did you know there are different types of silver that are used in jewelry? Sterling silver is by far the most common and most popular, but you might also see...