I have loved creating beautiful things for as long as I can remember. Moving and shaping metal, using both traditional and modern techniques, is something that my hands seem to have been born to do. My design inspirations come from my own unique way of seeing the world and being able to turn a fleeting sight or experience into a tangible piece of wearable art ... art that has been infused with a little bit of my heart and soul and tons of positive energy!
Hello and welcome to my shop! I hand fabricate meaningful artisan jewelry with love and joy here in my home studio which is nestled in the heart of the beautiful Finger Lakes Region of Central New York. My pieces are inspired by many things ... Mother Nature, magic and mysticism, architecture and the many different cultures I've experienced on my adventures around the globe.
Buying a piece of SMOjewelry assures you are getting a piece of jewelry unlike no other that will ever be created. Each piece is individually handcrafted ... just for YOU! If you are looking for true artisan jewelry, created from the highest quality materials, please have a look around my shop and see what there is for you to discover!
I do not erase every tiny tool mark that a piece inevitably will acquire during its "birth" ... I believe these tiny, unique and totally unobtrusive markings are a true sign of each piece's individuality. Like fingerprints, these are the markings that separate handcrafted pieces of jewelry that are true works of art from the heart, from soulless, mass-produced, machine-made jewelry where each piece is exactly the same as the last.
It is my wish that one (or more) of my creations will speak to your soul and you will find a piece that will become a treasured personal adornment that is worn often, enjoyed much and will continue to remain relevant to you and your evolving style for many years to come.
In order to reduce my environmental footprint, all of my packaging is made from post-consumer recycled materials and I also incorporate reclaimed metals and ethically-sourced stones into my designs whenever possible.
