The Artist
I am a graduate of the Cleveland Art Institute (CAI) with a major in product design and a minor in silversmithing. My professional career was designing fine dining appointments of sterling flatware, fine china, and cut crystal for esteemed companies such as Waterford, Tiffany, Stuben, Lenox, Ralph Lauren, and Gorham.
The Inspiration
I am inspired by nature's abundance of colors, textures, and forms, and also by classical music (particularly soloist) with their high standard of excellence and their superb performance. My creative quest is this standard of higher excellence all artists strive to achieve.
Paraphrasing Michaelangelo who ‘saw the image within the stone beckoning to be released’ I see sheets of precious metals, vessels of powdered glass, assorted semiprecious stones and freshwater pearls--and a design concept within my mind --challenging the eye and hand to make the concept a reality
The Process
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Design Ideas
Designing high-end jewelry is a blend of artistry and precision, where I start by drawing inspiration from nature, history, or personal stories to create unique, meaningful pieces. I then refine my vision through detailed sketches, material selection to ensure each piece embodies both elegance and craftsmanship.
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Materials
All my jewelry designs utilize a wide variety of techniques in precious metals of Fine Silver (.999 Pure Silver), Sterling Silver, and 18kt Gold.
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Accents
Designs may be accented with semi precious stones, such as amethyst, lapis, coral, larimar, garnet as well as freshwater pearls.
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Stamp of Approval
On the back of each piece of my fine art jewelry is my CT hallmark, ensuring patrons of a work of excellence in design and fine craftsmanship.
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Design Ideas
Designing high-end jewelry is a blend of artistry and precision, where I start by drawing inspiration from nature, history, or personal stories to create unique, meaningful pieces. I then refine my vision through detailed sketches, material selection to ensure each piece embodies both elegance and craftsmanship.
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Materials
All my jewelry designs utilize a wide variety of techniques in precious metals of Fine Silver (.999 Pure Silver), Sterling Silver, and 18kt Gold.
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Accents
Designs may be accented with semi precious stones, such as amethyst, lapis, coral, larimar, garnet as well as freshwater pearls.
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Stamp of Approval
On the back of each piece of my fine art jewelry is my CT hallmark, ensuring patrons of a work of excellence in design and fine craftsmanship.