ABOUT THE WORK

The jewelry I create is for people who embrace their individuality and aren’t afraid to express their own sense of style. Each piece begins as an idea and evolves through a hands-on process that balances creativity, precision, patience, and a fair amount of experimentation — along with the occasional burst of colorful language. Every detail is approached with intention, transforming imagination into something tangible and meant to be worn.

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Over the years I’ve been told that an artist biography should follow certain conventions. At this point in my life, I’m comfortable letting that go. Age and experience have brought me here, and I no longer feel the need to explain or justify who I am. If someone connects with the work, wonderful. If not, that’s fine too.

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My designs tend to resonate with people who have a strong sense of personal style — those who aren’t afraid to stand out and who appreciate objects made by hand rather than mass production. If you’re someone who doesn’t apologize, explain, or ask permission to be yourself, we’ll probably get along just fine.

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PRACTICE & MATERIALS

​Creating jewelry became an anchor for me during one of the most challenging periods of my life. That experience taught me resilience, patience, and a deep appreciation for the privilege of working with my hands and imagination. Each piece I create carries a bit of that spirit — determination, curiosity, and the belief that creativity can help us move forward.

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I began making jewelry for myself in 2005. What started as a hobby grew into something much more meaningful after a cancer diagnosis in 2014 pushed me to pursue my creative work more seriously. Designing jewelry became a constant through treatment and recovery, and in 2016 I was grateful to receive a clean bill of health.

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Every piece I create is one of a kind. I handle every step of the process myself — hammering, etching, stamping, rolling, and fabricating each design by hand.

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My work includes necklaces, bracelets, pendants, earrings, and rings, as well as leather accessories such as belts, purses, and harnesses. I primarily work in sterling silver, copper, and brass, often incorporating crystals, natural stones, and semi-precious gemstones.

More recently I’ve expanded into leatherwork, combining hand-crafted leather with metal elements in some designs. Each leather piece is cut, stitched, and assembled entirely by hand using materials sourced from reputable manufacturers in the United States and Spain. My work continues to evolve as I explore new forms that combine metal, leather, and natural materials.

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Select pieces of my work have appeared on screen, including jewelry worn by Christine Lahti as Sheryl Luria in EVIL (Paramount+).

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BACKGROUND

​I was born in Manhattan and grew up on the Lower East Side of New York in the neighborhood known as Two Bridges. Although I’ve lived in Texas for more than thirty years, my New York roots still show in the way I speak, move, and approach life.

In 1988 I relocated to Houston, where I continue to live and work today. I maintain a home studio in Bellaire, a small city within Houston, where each piece is designed and created by hand.

 

​​​JEWELRY EDUCATION:

2005 - I was introduced to making jewelry through a bead & wire wrap class. I began creating jewelry for my personal enjoyment.

2007 - I got certified in Precious Metal Clay, a material that allowed me to make fine silver jewelry without having soldering skills.

2007 -2009 - I studied Jewelry Fabrication - Houston Gem & Mineral Society in Houston, Texas

2009/Present  - Advanced Jewelry Fabrication studies - The Glassell School of Art, Houston, Texas