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Specializing in making heirloom quality jewelry items in platinum and all colors of gold, I work closely with my clients to help achieve their vision of a piece of jewelry that can be uniquely theirs. I take great pride in all the fine details and feel that jewelry should look beautiful from all angles whether it be a monogram on the back of a pendant or design elements inside of a ring.
The craft of jewelry making has been a life long passion which I have been fortunate to have as a career and livelihood for over four decades. I was trained in traditional fabrication techniques and have continually added other techniques and methods to my repertoire. I take pride in learning and mastering the Old World techniques of jewelry making, while incorporating new, cutting edge equipment and methods. A good example is my shop which has equipment ranging from a 100 year old anvil to a high-tech laser welder and CAD/CAM equipment.
Early in my career, I was lucky enough to apprentice under some of the finest jewelers in the United States. From there, I worked diligently to further my education, skills and talents. In 1997, I was one of the first in the nation to be tested for and receive the Master Bench Jeweler certification by Jewelers of America.
I have taught many fine jewelry-making classes at the Revere Academy of Jewelry, have written articles on technique for Professional Jeweler Magazine, and have been a contributor to the Jewelers of America Quality of Assurance Guide.
The design of any particular piece determines the methods required to create it. Whether it require hand fabrication or casting, computer aided or hand carved waxes, saw piercing or machine milling, I employ the best techniques to make your jewelry design come to life. Please give us a call. Our design consultant and I can help guide you through the step by step process of making your concept become a finely crafted reality.