I have been creating Jewelry for decades. I apprenticed for 3 years at my first job in a Jewelry Store, and since then, my love for creating wearable art has never wavered.

I prefer to work with Sterling Silver and stones - - but I will work with almost any material. I am currently fascinated with mixing silver and gold fill with glass and stone; so much for being the Purist I once thought I was :) They mix very nicely...

I am also passionately fond of animals so I tend to buy animal fetish beads cut from stone. I have more critter beads than I could ever use in this lifetime - - so if you want a specific animal, I probably have it already available.

I stand behind my work and will always repair it for you, even if your 100 pound dog jumps up and breaks it ( or your cat decides to 'de-gut' it). I like to make my pieces to last but if the unexpected occurs, I am always willing to fix it (usually for free or a nominal material charge). I prefer to double knot and backstring all of my pieces; I don't trust crimp beads to carry the load and I want my pieces to still be in use (and loved) for many years to come.