I have always been interested in jewelry.
As a kid I cleaned the showcase glass for my parents who opened their jewelry store when I was four.
As I grew into an adult I worked in a jewelry trade shop mentored by Gene and Glen Meadows. My interest in gemology lead to the study of Robert Webster’s “Gems.” and the completion of the GIA courses in diamonds & colored stones. Membership in the American Gem Society fostered associations with the pillars of the gem community. An important stage of development was to a less commercial more artistic use of gems & metal. I love a soft, organic sense in my designs. These flowy shapes grew from wax techniques that are additive via a hot tip and a building-up of each model.
My unique skill set continues to be appreciated by many clients and am also represented by the North Seas Gallery, Charlevoix Michigan
Thank you, John