For as long as I can remember, I have been attracted to everything and anything that sparkled. I specifically remember being awfully jealous of some girls in primary school that had these amazing rings. So, naturally I took my mothers engagement ring and squished in a door frame so it 'fit' around my finger... it never fit. Maybe becoming a jeweller was a way for me to overcome the guilt I had.

I  started to see jewellery in a whole new light when my grandparents gave me some of their own pieces of jewellery. I was amazed by the history these necklaces, rings and brooches could hold, and even more so how personally attached I felt towards them. It didn't matter to me if they were broken or had stones missing, I always found a way to wear everything!  

When I finally got the opportunity to go to university and learn about how jewellery was created, I became obsessed. From then I've developed in technical skill and artistry. The inspiration of my work is usually quite personal. Jewellery, to me, has always been about connection so I think it important that my work reflects that in some way. In that same way, I want every piece I make to become a precious heirloom for my customers to enjoy and pass down for generations.