SToNZ: organically elegant sterling silver jewelry inspired by nature and history
I have loved making art for as long as I can remember. I was fortunate enough to grow up with arts loving parents who encouraged my artistic exploration from a young age. (Arts & Crafts camp? Painting classes at the museum? Metalsmithing classes anywhere I could find them? Sign me up!) Fortunately, my awesome husband also appreciates and supports my artistic pursuits!
My creative passions led me to art school (Go Blue!) where I earned a BFA in graphic design and illustration.
I worked as a professional illustrator at American Greetings for a decade and continued to do design work for a variety of clients from my home-based graphic design studio (SmARTwork Studio, Inc.) while raising my identical twin daughters.
Spending so much time on the computer made me really miss the hands-on act of MAKING things. So, I revisted my passion for metal and stone.
As a child I spent most of my summers at the beach. The seaglass and beach stones I collected over the years were filling bowls throughout my studio and home.
I realized I could creatively combine my two passions: making beautiful jewelry and beach combing for natural treasures. (Oh, and foraging at garage sales and flea markets for old keys, tokens and old sterling silver jewelry parts.) The result is SToNZ.
I found a perfect home on Etsy and have loved connecting with so many wonderful people around the world. (both customers and fellow artists)
Thank you to my inspiring, supportive customers. You remind me every day that SToNZ is not just something that I do for me. I do it for you!
I now have a vintage section. This will be constantly changing, so check back often for new and unusual finds from my garage sale adventures!
• Click here to visit the SToNZ store: http://www.stonz.etsy.com
• SToNZ Website: www.stonzjewelry.com
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