I've been collecting and working with beads, fibers, and other natural materials since I was a kid. I've always been fascinated by gemstones, fibers, and glass - and as a naturally creative person, I leaned towards those materials to create with.

After many years of building fine art and jewelry pieces for friends and family, I worked hard to develop a materials collection that would allow me to offer my work here on Etsy.

Torc Emporium is all about connecting the 'right now' to the eternal past. I am fascinated by our shared ancestry, and I love working with primitive and ancient spiritual ideals in a modern context. Many of my pieces have a primitive or aged feel to them - but the architecture and materials are unmistakably modern.

Because creating is a meditation and a spiritual process for me, I try to remain present and positive as I tie every knot and organize every layer. I believe that when something is created with intention, that intention has the ability to create change. Each of my pieces is given a unique name that tries to sum up the energies, thoughts, feelings, and wishes I place into the piece as I create it.

Torc Emporium is a fusion of style, spirit, and serenity. I love designing for men because I love the idea of men embracing their unique spirituality and honoring themselves with embellishment at the same time. Women can also wear my pieces - and they look great doing it!

As Torc Emporium evolves, I hope to reach out to more people to share good energy, good art, and genuine support for each other's journey.