Etsy

Yes, I would say I am living my personal dream! I graduated with a BS in Dental Hygiene Sciences with a minor in business. I have always loved working with my hands and tools and crafting though it seemed. After practicing dental hygiene for over 7 years, I soon realized that my true passion is creating jewelry and setting beautiful gemstones from all over the world. I have been primarily trained by well known local jewelers and artist here in my town and still growing with it.

I live in Bend, Oregon with my two sweet children, silly husband and stinky dog. We love the great outdoors and I am inspired everyday by the natural beauty that surrounds me. I currently work my jewelry business in my home studio and a part time day job with my family owned business. I am truly grateful for my simple, happy, blessed life.

I want my jewelry to have an impact on more then just myself and hope it can represent a deep hope for a better future. Thus, I have chosen to donate $1.00 of every piece I sale to www.bloodwatermission.com. A missionary in Africa dedicated to helping the severely destitute women, men and children. Personally, I can't believe how unbalanced our world is. How well I eat every single day makes me wonder how others in places like Africa have simply very little in comparison. We need to share. I sincerely appreciate all who support my work.

Living in the Pacific Northwest has been very inspiring to my work. Simple things such as the sunset, the rivers, the mountain, and our wonderful forest are so beautiful and inspiring to me. Because my materials are natural to the earth, I believe they show the best with outdoor lighting and their true beauty is revealed.

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Thank you for your interest.