I am a Native American Jeweler from the Taos Pueblo, New Mexico; designing and creating contemporary jewelry. Taos is a magical and spiritual place and I believe my designs are a personal reflection of the special world that surrounds me. My jewelry has its roots firmly planted in the rich soil of a unique cultural background, providing me with incredible creative richness. The main village of the Pueblo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, contains the oldest continually inhabited buildings in the US. This environment set amongst close to 90,000 acres of pristine wilderness permeates my soul.

Life in Taos is simple and beautiful and I believe that my jewelry is personal expression of this simplicity. The purpose of my art is to accentuate the body and capture the movement of the human form, enhancing one's personal beauty and grace with sophistication and elegance. My designs appeal to the senses and come to life on the body.

My hopes and challenges as a designer are, not only to honor my spiritual heritage, but more importantly, to push beyond any boundaries and move forward in a contemporary way. My ideas and technique have evolved in a direction more reflective of the modern world and I see myself as an innovator not bound by any 'traditional' convention; rather letting my designs be fueled by my passion to learn and explore technical possibility and evolving technology in my jewelry craft.

Natural blossoming elements and interplaying geometric forms are transformed into contemporary designs. Subtle textures, various patinas and the tonal play of mixed metals blend richly and create contrast and dimension. Hand-selected stones including top white diamonds and natural turquoise are hammer-set into thick-gauge bezels. Each piece meticulously crafted to reflect the elegance and richness of our culture.