One summer while in college, I had a job working in a large craft store. I have always been "crafty", but restocking all the strange looking jewelry findings was foreign territory and really sparked my interest. Taking full advantage of my great employee discount, I bought a whole bunch of stuff and over the years have taught myself (ok, sometimes with the help of YouTube!) how to make high quality, finished, and detailed jewelry. After dabbling in many types of jewelry, I couldn't deny my other love - sports! I grew up as quite a tomboy, but never lost interest in those sparkles! Combining these two interests seemed like a perfect pairing, especially since I've heard and personally experienced the difficulty women have finding awesome team accessories, and I really wanted to stay true to team colors.

Designing and making jewelry, up to this point, has just been a hobby. I've held jobs in the world of engineering and banking, and have recently completed an MBA with a double major in marketing and statistics. However, I still have a need for this creative outlet! I hope to grow this shop from my current jewelry listings to clothing, accessories, hair accessories, and even shoes! Your purchase and more importantly your sharing this shop with your friends, family, classmates, and teammates will help move this dream forward!

I hope you find a great piece to wear to a game, give to your favorite fan, or just have as a colorful, fun everyday piece!

For more general jewelry pieces please visit my other shop at www.etsy.com/shop.modusandvivendi