Since I was a child I experimented with all forms of art. After graduating college I moved overseas to join my husband, whom the military had moved two weeks after our marriage. This wonderful change allowed me the opportunity to became a lead buyer for a company in Seoul, South Korea.

My first hands-on experience in jewelry designing began with this position in Asia. During my travels through work and for leisure I encountered numerous jewelry artists who encouraged me to pursue my passion. I decided to go back to school through the Gemological Institute of America and completed the New Approach School for Jewelers’ Graduate Bench Jeweler Program. Drawn to the ability to manipulate metal and the usage of gemstones for colorful details I employed my training to open SMS Jewelry Designs.

With each piece I am dedicated to bringing unique designs and pairings with women in mind. My belief is in how jewelry makes a person feel. Jewelry has a special property in it that no matter a person’s shape, size, race, culture she/he can still enjoy wearing jewelry and feel beautiful expressing themselves through this piece of art. My pieces have been influenced by symbols, designs, and sites that inspire me. My jewelry has colors and layers which allows my clients to customize their selections for delicate or bold expressions.

Through sterling silver, mixed metals, gemstones, and diamonds, I communicate my heritage and illustrate my experiences. My handmade work draws from different destinations in my life and will continue to grow with my journeys in life.