About Me

I started collecting jewelry at an early age. After many years of buying and collecting jewelry, I decided to take a metalsmithing class just for fun. As I started to wear my finished pieces, my co-workers admired them and asked me to custom make jewelry for them. The thought had never occurred to me to sell jewelry.....after all....I was just doing this for fun! But before I knew it.....I was designing and creating jewelry for friends, family and co-workers. I continued to take classes and now my work is featured in several art galleries in New Mexico and New York.

I love sterling silver, so most of my work is created in silver. Recently, I started to incorporate brass and copper into some of my designs. I absolutely love stones and fossils and have acquired quite a collection. I can't stop buying them....it is my new addiction!

I individually design and handcraft each piece with high quality materials and attention to detail. I saw out all of my shapes by hand, and then texture the metal by hammering, hand stamping or roller printing. My father handed down to me some of his wonderful hand-made stamping tools, which I use regularly to add unique patterns and texture to my pieces. I have also made a few of my own stamping and chasing tools. My favorite part of the design process is continually coming up with new textures, by combining these tools in various combinations. I always had a fascination and love of wire.....so I incorporate sterling silver wire into most of my pieces.

All of the jewelry is signed on the back, with my initials, indicating that I have made each piece.

My designs are inspired and influenced from various sources. I love art from ancient civilizations and the natural beauty of the earth. I strive to create pieces that reflect a natural, organic, earthy feel. Hence the name....."Silver and Earth".

If you decide to make a purchase, my hope is that you will enjoy wearing it, as much as I enjoyed creating it!!