I grew up in the mountains of Hawai‘i, where gold was part of everyday life. I remember the sound of bracelets jingling through the halls of my childhood home, my father’s gold rope chain glinting in the sunlight, and the Hawaiian bracelets lining my grandmother’s arms.

A collection of objects made to be kept.

In Hawai‘i, gold marks milestones. It is given in celebration, worn with pride, and carried through generations. My appreciation for its warmth, weight, and permanence began long before I understood jewelry as an art form.

Today, I create sculptural jewelry in high-karat gold, guided by an appreciation for its natural beauty and the quiet character of objects worn over time.

Photography took me around the world and introduced me to the world of high jewelry. Years spent studying light, form, and beautiful objects eventually led to a desire to make something with my own hands. I found my way to the bench, carving forms in wax and watching them become gold.

Pieces made to be worn in, lived in, collected, and one day passed on.