about the artist

I received a BA in Modern Literature from The University of California at Santa Cruz. I completed the Graduate Bench Jeweler program at New Approach School for Jewelers in Virginia. I've been working at the bench for about 4 years... 3 of them spent at my current place of employment. I currently work as a goldsmith's apprentice in a retail jewelry store, but I hope to make the move to wholesale production, model making and design. My ultimate goal is to have my own production line. All of the work shown here was done while at my current place of employment. Most of these pieces were done as special orders, but a few of the pieces were intended as stock for the store. If you are interested in more details about the process of any of the pieces shown here, or if you would like to see my complete portfolio please email me.

4.18.2011

2010 - white gold engagement ring

I hand fabricated the shank out of 14k white gold.  the step down bezel heads for the princess cut stones were made in two separate strips.  i cut a channel in the shank for these strips and soldered them into the shank, then i soldered the pre-made v-tip prong head into the center, this created  an illusion of a square center.  i did all fabrication and stone setting on this piece.

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