The idea for my shop came to me when I acknowledged my collection couldn't grow unless I shared it with others to make room for my next treasure! I’ve been passionate about jewelry since opening my Grandmother's jewel box and falling in love with the Silver jewelry she brought from Mexico in the 1950's. In the 1970's my aunt moved to Arizona and I discovered the silver work of the American Indians of the South West.

With an eye for detail and a love for well crafted hand made jewelry collecting came naturally. I also have an artist gene, there are three generations of painters in my family, I became a maker myself. My first piece of jewelry was a Sterling Silver ring I cast in high school and gave to my best friend. She still wears it today. Later I went to an art school with a jewelry and metals program and graduated with a BFA in Metal Design. I continue to design and make jewelry today. Collecting is a passion project for me.

You can also find me and my latest finds on IG @attic.archaeology