Growing up, I always was mesmerized by sparkling gemstones and metals — even as a "grown-up" I spent many hours admiring the specimens at the Museum of National History of the Smithsonian while living and working in the DC area for 14 years — and I often incorporate something illuminating into my designs.

Regardless of whether I intricately plan a jewelry piece in advance of producing it or spontaneously produce one by designing it as I go along, the result is inevitably something that is unique with a contemporary flair that compliments rather than overwhelms a wearer. When designing jewelry or other metal work, I always think about whether I would wear it, use it, and or display it. Anyone who knows me sees a reflection of me in what I design.