I began as an apprentice to a master jeweler in 1982 making small repairs and honing my metal piercing skills. I worked for several jewelers between 1986 and 2004. I have also worked directly with individual customers since 1985 when I made wedding rings for friends of mine. Today, all of my work is done for people like you.

Most of my work is made of sterling silver and 14 karat gold. I also work with many other metals as well. I employ both hand fabrication and lost wax casting, depending on the nature of the piece. Each piece I create or repair is a reflection of me.

I believe that jewelry is a very personal item. Most of the pieces on my website were custom designed for other people. It gives me great pleasure to know that the people who wear my jewelry are doing so because it was made especially for them.

My life is full of creativity in many things. Although I have choosen to concentrate on art jewelry as a career, I also am accomplished in other mediums such as calligraphy, drawing, painting, photography. But it doesn't stop with art for me. I believe creativity is a way of life. I have been known as a musician, a cook, an author, a sailor, a seamstress, a homeschooling mom, a board member and a dancer.

I am the live-in caregiver for my good friend who suffered a stroke. With my help he is able to live with some semblance of independence at home when his only alternative was a full time nursing facility.

My personal blog can be found on LiveJournal.