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In the days of my youth discovering my talents I wanted to be a painter when I grew up. In a deeply artistic and creative family I had many paths I could have taken to express and support myself. While trying to choose my trajectory, my Uncle took a particular interest in my future and encouraged me to become a goldsmith like himself. Living hours apart, he encouraged me through books and conversations which introduced me to fascinating techniques, historical importance, and the cultural relevance of self-adornment.

I attended the Rochester Institute of Technology's School of American Craft for Jewelry and Metal Arts for four years. Shortly thereafter, I made my way down to Washington, DC to be closer to my Uncle and start our journey in making and teaching jewelry fabrication. I spent three years training as a bench jeweler for one of the finest jewelry stores on the East Coast. During that time I learned techniques I couldn't have afforded to learn on my own.

Now, years later, I've relocated to Connecticut and I want to continue to share my knowledge and the work that these hands make. The special relationship between humanity and jewelry stretches beyond recorded history. Understanding the sacred bond between a person and their timeless pieces comes with the responsibility to forge designs worthy of your story.

~Emily