Stories are, and have always been, a necessary part of the human experience. From the first fairytales heard in our crib, we identify with every hero, princess, trickster, and sometimes even the frustrated witch in each fable. Stories allow us to live out all the different parts of ourselves, and experience the magic of everyday life in a fantastical form. A difficult problem becomes a dragon; our overbearing parent becomes a cruel stepmother. We have always loved, and needed, stories to help us understand our own lives better... and I think of my necklaces as modern-day medicine pieces. Each one has her own tale to tell and her own unique strengths, and I hope that she will remind you of the strengths already inside your heart.

In 2004, I trained for a year with a master goldsmith in Florence, Italy. My artwork follows all the ancient artisan methods of those Florentine jewelers, as I keep them alive in our world today. In 2005, I apprenticed with the Cherokee shaman and silversmith Heyoka Merrifield in the wilds of Montana. He taught me about the vast spiritual realms behind sacred art, and the Native American traditions that define his own jewelry. I now draw from cultures around the globe to find the powerful stories and myths that define my work today.