My Inspiration on Designing Men’s Jewelry: Strength, Purpose and Chicago I find it a lot more challenging to design jewelry for men than for women—and I’d be willing to bet that many other fine jewelry designers feel the same way. The traditionally masculine image is one of strength and purpose. It doesn't necessarily include style or grace. Yet, in my experience, men are almost universally interested, if not obsessed, with their appearance. It’s what I see as I walk the streets of Chicago, and it’s what inspired me to create my new line of men’s rings. Until recently, most jew ..read more

As with any new design endeavor, we begin with the basics: what is a necklace? Necklaces are elegant pieces of jewelry that, when done well, truly respect the body. The best necklaces are flattering: They draw attention toward the face, framing it with loving proportions and careful attention to detail. A good necklace complements its wearer’s features.  My architectural approach to jewelry design: engineering meets beauty and artistry. Necklaces—and pendants in particular—should focus the eye and effortlessly hold the viewer’s attention. When I design a necklace, I keep all o ..read more

SNOWFLAKES RE-IMAGINED IN DIAMONDS AND GOLD This collection was inspired by the infinite and unpredictable forms that water can take when it crystallizes in the air. Always familiar but never exactly the same, snowflakes are mystical and mesmerizing. A fresh snowfall is a natural kaleidoscope, abundant in its shimmer and spontaneous geometry. THE SCIENCE OF NATURE REIMAGINED IN JEWELRY My designs are often mathematical in many ways—but they’re also inspired by the energies of nature. In the Snowflakes Collection, that energy is transformed. There’s a great and mysterious moment when water ..read more

Unlike Anything You’ve Seen Before Wildflower seeds thrown into a bare garden will eventually sprout. As they grow, random patterns will emerge—shapes born of sunlight and colors fed from the earth. Any creator who spends time contemplating the uncontrived arts of nature will traverse a universe of creative possibility all their own and unlike anything you’ve seen before. Working with Nature Change is unavoidable in the progression of time, so the pieces in this gallery won’t always be the same. Although sometimes similarities can be seen, every iteration of these works and idea ..read more

Timeless by Design There are places that can be found that are a refuge from the “goings on“ of life. They are often secluded — sometimes in plain sight, sometimes not. Many of us have taken time recently to be outdoors and to take refuge in nature. In fact, many of my favorite places are in the forest or mountains (sometimes in my own backyard). Some say a secret garden can be elsewhere all together. Not a place in this physical world but a place in one’s heart. The Collection—My Personal Connection to Nature The designs in this Secret Garden are from my heart. They are timeless r ..read more

Hand engraving of jewelry is a very skilled technique used to carve precious metal, creating lettering or intricate designs of decorative jewelry art. These techniques have existed since the times of ancient Egypt, and were refined in the 15th century by German goldsmiths. A hand engraver is a highly skilled artisan who uses a small wooden-handled steel tool (known as a burin or graver) to carve or "cut" into the surface of the metal, cutting to various depths to achieve the desired design. This hand-carved quality catches the light in a unique manner.  The fine lines or cuts are used ..read more

So, you’ve decided to pop the question and are ready to start designing your own engagement ring… now what? When it comes to working with a jewelry designer, there are many ways to design your own engagement or wedding ring. With every jeweler under the sun offering ‘custom services’ (not all of them ACTUALLY are doing full customization but we’ll leave that for another time), it’s difficult to tell what the process is and how to design a ring that suits your taste AND fits within your budget. There are also many things that should be avoided to ensure that you’re fully satisfied with the d ..read more

  With so many new diamond options available for engagement rings, we find ourselves being able to provide our customers with a few more options when we helps them pick the best diamond for their engagement rings. As expert gemologists, we are fully aware of the value and long-term investment benefits of a natural diamond engagement ring but can also help navigate the questions that couples have when it comes to alternative engagement rings and synthetic diamonds for their rings.   Let's get started with Natural Diamonds Natural Diamonds and Precious Gemstones for Engagement Rings ..read more

A Jewelry Collection Derived from The Architecture Of Cities Around The Globe Architecture has always held my fascination. The grandeur of majestic skyscrapers and their beautiful details delight my imagination. My newest collection of designer jewelry is a distillation of architectural designs from other places and times. I love the precise mathematical proportions and balance that my inspiration is created from. Each new piece is inspired by a particular location and is unique to that specific time and culture. From Kyoto to Barcelona, London to Chicago, each piece of my new collection was ..read more