What I need from a client isn't a design. It's a story. Maybe it's a grandmother's ring you've always loved the color of, a place that matters to you, a stone you can't stop thinking about, or just a feeling you want the piece to give off when you look down at your hand. Sometimes clients bring very specific non-negotiables: this exact sapphire, this engraving, a certain proportion they saw once and can't shake. Other times they bring almost nothing concrete, just instinct and trust. Both are complete starting points. My job is to take whatever you hand me, precise or vague, and translate it into something that can actually be built, worn, and live with you for decades.

On February 5th and 6th I'll be in New York City for 2 days of jewelry fun. Metal & Smith is organizing a #notatradeshow day just for the trade on February 5th and an alternative Bridal popup open to the public on February 6th...