how it began
I knew at a young age what I wanted to do when I grew up, I wanted to be a jeweler. I found my calling when I was in fifth grade. My next door neighbor came over one day and I noticed her earrings. When I asked her where she got them her response was that she made them herself. The earrings were simple but after I learned to make them I wanted to learn more. Over the years, I’ve learned a few wire designs and techniques.
progress & business
My mom has owned her own nail salon for almost thirty years and its inspired me to want to own a business myself. So to help support my dream of being a jeweler she started to sell my pieces to her costumers. Surprisingly, business started to get good and people began to ask for custom orders.
One of the designs I came upon was a tree of life pendant. After I learned the basic design I made a few changes to make it my own. A lot of people asked me to use colored beads that represented family members’ birthstones. Another big order hat I was asked to do was for a wedding. Each bridesmaid needed a pair of earrings, a necklace, and a bracelet. I was really excited about making them because it was part of someone’s special day.
future plans
I chose sculpture as my major because of the jewelry course. The idea of making wearable art is really one of my passions. Wire wrapping is fun but I really want to make more advanced pieces of jewelry. This up coming semester I get to take a jewelry and metals class which will be a whole new experience for me. My mom is one of my biggest supporters and she suggested that I also minor in marketing so that I would know how to run a business. I think it was a smart choice and I know that it will help me out in the long run.
Beautiful work! I have considered making my own jewelry, and you have inspired me to dig in further!
Thank you!!! I’m glad I’ve inspired you and it’s always good to push your goals. Good luck I know you’ll do great 🙂
Thank you very much! Best of luck to you as well :).