Artist Statement The jewelry that I make comes out of my hands in such an intuitive way, that it is difficult for me to describe my goals artistically, yet I am thrilled to watch a person's eyes light up as they fall into what I call “gem lust.” I have an ability to see things in great detail. I choose elemental materials, treasures from mother earth which I treat with utmost respect. I feel their energy, and interpret that energy by design. The metal frames a jewel to allow others to engage with the gem, and feel its presence. I am able to format these treasures and present them in a way for others to feel and see their vibrant energies the way that I do. Because of the everlasting nature of these materials, I consider how one is remembered by future generations from the jewelry that they wore and passed down. I design jewelry that I would want to be remembered by. I feel that my passion for gems and jewelry is contagious.