Jeweller Gemmologist

I have loved Jewellery for as long as I can remember, but it was only in 2015 that I began learning the trade.

Studying under the most amazing jewellers and becoming a qualified Gemmologist has only increased my passion further. Having a family history of jewellers, the life-changing move from the world of business to more artistic pursuits felt natural.

After completing my Bsc. Commerce in South Carolina where I was born and raised, I travelled to the UK where I worked in the banking sector and it was there that I met and married an Australian. I moved to Perth in 1994 and raised three gorgeous sons.

I have travelled to some of the most amazing mining centres of the world in search of gems and use these in my own work as well as a wholesaler to the trade. I have also sourced an extensive range of traditional jewellery suppliers to be able to provide my clients with everything they desire in Jewellery.

The majority of my work follows clean contemporary lines and original forms, whilst my exhibition work provides me with the opportunity to stretch boundaries and extend my creativity.

Resume

2024

2023

2022

Fine Art at Perth College exhibition, online, Perth, Western Australia.

PLC OCA Art exhibition, Presbyterian Ladies College, Perth, Western Australia.

Jewellers and Metalsmith Group of Australia WA Member’s Biannual Exhibition – ‘Regenerate’ Camelot Mosman Park Western Australia.

2021

PLC OCA Art exhibition, Presbyterian Ladies College, Perth, Western Australia.

Indian Ocean Craft Triennial, ‘Counterpoint’ group exhibition, Stala Contemporary Gallery, Perth WA.

2020

Jewellers and Metalsmith Group of Australia WA Members Biannual Exhibition – ‘Vision’, Gallery Central, Perth, Western Australia.

2019

Jewellers and Metalsmith Group of Australia WA Exhibition – ‘Adorn’ Joondalup Art Gallery, Joondalup Western Australia around’ WA.

2018

‘WAnt: Contemporary Jewellery from WA’, Ron Middleton Gallery, Bunbury Western Australia.

Jewellers and Metalsmith Group of Australia WA Member’s Biannual Exhibition – ‘Reveal’ Turner Gallery Perth Western Australia

‘WAnt: Contemporary Jewellery from WA’, Ellenbrook Art Gallery, Ellenbrook, Western Australia

2017

Studio 42 Jewellery Gallery Exhibition - Australiana Series, Bendigo, Victoria.

Published, Ozarts Magazine ‘WAnt: Cotemporary Jewellery from WA’.

‘WAnt: Contemporary Jewellery from WA’, - Brunswick Street Gallery, Melboune, Victoria.

2016

Jewellers and Metalsmith Group of Australia WA Member’s Exhibition – ‘What goes around’ Turner Galleries, Perth WA.
- Highly Commended Award in Technical Excellence.
- Awarded Peoples' Choice Award.

Australian Jewellers Showcase, Artisan Jewellery - Australiana Series Bunbury, Western Australia.

2015

Started learning jewellery class.

The Artisan Store, Fremantle and Bower, Swanbourne - Stockists.

1998 - 2005

Married in Perth and raised three boys.

1994 - 1998

Moved to Perth, worked in Finance Industry and owned small business.

1990 - 1994

Moved to London worked in International Share Trading and Finance.

1989 & 1990

Worked Spoleto Festival and Piccolo Festival (Preforming Arts Festival) in Marketing, Charleston, South Carolina.

1990

Minor Degree Bachelor of Arts in International Relations, College of Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina.

1986 - 1990

Graduated Bachelor of Science in Commerce, College of Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina.