Our Materials & Their Stories

Every piece starts with curiosity. My knowledge of gemstones comes from my studies, a lifelong love of gemology, and the research I’m constantly doing. I care about what a stone is, where it comes from, and the journey it takes before it reaches my bench.

Gemstones with a story

When sourcing gemstones, I look for suppliers with direct connections to their origin. That can mean Colombian emeralds sourced from Colombia or pearls sourced from Tahiti and Australia. There’s a difference between where a stone is mined, where it’s cut, and where it’s purchased, and those details matter to me.

Diamonds, your way

I work with both natural and lab grown diamonds. Everyone has their own preferences and comfort level, and I appreciate both. My role is to help you choose a stone you love, with clear information about the material you’re choosing.

For mined diamonds, I take extra time to research their origins and the mining practices behind them. Concerns about labor conditions, including child labor, are not something I’m willing to brush aside. That research takes time, but it’s time worth taking. Across gemstones, metals, and packaging, I seek out distributors and wholesalers who share my values and commitment to eco-conscious practices.

Another life for precious metals

At the bench, recycling is hands-on. I melt down recovered and scrap metals and transform them into new pieces. For the tiny findings I don’t make by hand, I choose suppliers who work with recycled metals and recycle metals themselves. Giving existing materials another life is part of how I make jewelry, not just how I talk about it.

Packaging worth keeping

That same consideration extends to packaging. My jewelry boxes are made from recycled paper or cardboard and chosen to be beautiful enough to keep. Reuse them for your jewelry, your little treasures, or whatever deserves a lovely home. When it’s time to dispose of packaging, follow the instructions for its individual components and your local recycling options. My compostable mailers require industrial composting, rather than a home compost pile.

Eco-conscious, intentionally

I use the words “eco-conscious” intentionally. I’m not interested in sweeping sustainability promises or making something sound greener than it is. I care about asking questions, researching materials, making thoughtful choices, and continuing to improve. Beautiful jewelry and a considered approach to making it belong together.