About

I began my jewelry journey in 2000 with the launch of my flagship collection at the world-renowned Walker Art Center. Within two years, I was selected as the Grand Winner of the prestigious AJDC New Talent Competition, which helped establish my jewelry as a national brand. Today, I run my business from my sunny studio in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District – the epicenter of a vibrant community of makers.

In partnership with my retailers, I am committed to meticulously crafted, beautiful art jewelry. Each piece is made personally by me in my Minneapolis studio, using ethically sourced materials, such as recycled metals and gemstones that are fair trade, recycled, domestically sourced, or purchased from gem buyers who have direct relationships with miners from small, artisanal mines. I have also recently become Fairmined™ licensed and have a new collection in Fairmined™ 18K yellow gold!

My current collection is inspired by Origami. These designs push the boundaries of traditional jewelry to become small-scale wearable sculpture. I developed my folding technique to create pieces that have a graceful fluidity and big visual impact, but which are also lightweight and comfortable to wear.

2024 InStore Award, Finalist for Price Point Under $500
2024 InStore Award, Finalist for Silver Jewelry Over $1000
2024 InStore Award, Finalist for Rainbow Jewelry
2024 InStore Award, Finalist for Necklace Under $5000
2024 InStore Award, First Place for Pearl Jewelry Under $5000
2022 InStore Award, First Place for Colored Stone Jewelry Under $5000
2022 InStore Award, First Place for Pearl Jewelry Under $5000
2021 InStore Award, First Place for Colored Stone Jewelry Under $5000
2020 Cultured Pearl Association of America’s International Pearl Design Awards Orient Award
2020 MJSA Vision Awards, Second Place, Professional Excellence
2020 MJSA Vision Awards, First Place, Responsible Practices Distinction
2019 Cultured Pearl Association of America’s International Pearl Design Awards Finalist
2019 Saul Bell Awards First Place Winner in the “Collections” category
2018 MJSA Online Design Challenge Winner
2011 Engagement 101, Finalist Best Eco-Friendly Engagement Ring
2005 MN State Arts Board Grant Recipient
2002 American Jewelry Design Council, New Designer Award

Get a behind the scenes look into my studio in the video below!
(Video by Jennifer Simonson.)