02/17/2026
WARNING ‼️ long and vulnerable post:
So I read an interesting email today…it was about quitting what you used to love and doing something what you do love. And the analogy used was if the plant who has outgrown their pot doesn’t move into a new larger pot, it will die. 💀
Reading this, on Lunar New Year, stopped me in my tracks. For years I have been on the hamster wheel of production jewelry, and making OOAK pieces hoping someone would buy them. My health has declined, I had zero life outside of work, and my relationships have suffered as well. And in December I was left feeling lonely, burned out, and quite frankly, exhausted.
Starting this year, I have scaled back on my wholesale, art shows, and production-type jewelry in order to concentrate on custom engagement rings, wedding bands, and heirloom design.
So it’s fitting that I’ve been radio-silent as I’ve been working on the back end on a rebrand, updated website, and new photos for my portfolio, such as this wave ring in blue sapphires and 14K gold, which is my personal heirloom redesign of my wedding band! My original ring was white gold and after 20 years, my tastes have changed and I wear more yellow gold now. And, the shank on the original ring was worn so thin it would have been reshanked, so I opted for a new design in a nice wide substantial band that sparkles without catching on anything.
Every piece I design has a story. What story do you want your jewelry to tell?
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