ILDVED is the surname of my ancestors. The name ILDVED originates in Denmark and means "Ceremonial Firewood". This name speaks to me as I love ancient ways of ritual, magic, and spiritual practice. I started ILDVED in 2008. I took some classes at the Craft Guild in Dallas, Texas, with the amazing jeweler Marilyn O'Hara and fell in love with making jewelry.

I've always been into fashion and the power of well made, handcrafted work. In my twenties, I traveled the world as a runway and fashion model. I lived in Los Angeles, New York City, Paris, London, and traveled to Tokyo, Morocco, and Mexico. This amazing period of my life introduced me to art, beauty, spirituality, and culture around the world.

I realized during this time that I loved design---maybe due to my Danish heritage! Eventually, I began to design my own pieces and start a jewelry line. My first successful piece was the ILDVED Moss Terrarium ring. I love looking glass, terrariums, and moss so the ring was a creative endeavor to incorporate all three.

Today, in addition to being a mom and jewelry designer, I am a psychotherapist in private practice in Minneapolis, MN. I specialize in depth psychology, the works of Carl Jung, mysticism, hermetic philosophy, and alchemy. I help clients recognize their potential for transformation and healing by remembering their own inner light and wisdom. It's a journey for us all!

In many ways, my jewelry reflects my love of transformation, nature, magic, wonder, and the awesome beauty of this world and the cosmos at large.

In 2019, I reopened my studio after a long hiatus during graduate school and motherhood. I'm very happy to be back in the studio and look forward to sharing my new work with you all!