I was immersed in the world of jewelry making from a very young age. My father, who immigrated here from Italy, began what would become a family business making special-order jewelry in the 1950s. Growing up surrounded by fine jewelry gave me the appreciation and knowledge of what goes into the production of delicate and intracate hand-crafted  jewelry. 
 

As a jewelry designer, I am inspired by historical granulation techniques. Each piece I create is handcrafted with precision and attention to detail, resulting in a timeless and elegant piece of jewelry. My goal is to c​reate beautiful pieces that will tell a story of rich historic cultural heritage and skilled craftsmanship.  

What is granulation?

  Granulation is an ancient jewelry-making technique described by goldsmiths, as the joining of small round balls or granules to a gold surface. Tiny beads of gold are fused to a surface, without solder. The granules are attached only at very small contact points, giving them the effect of floating above the surface. Granulation is one of the most mysterious and fascinating ancient decorative goldsmithing techniques. This is an advanced goldsmithing technique that requires great skill and practice It was only very recently that artisans recovered the technique for doing what the Etruscans were doing millennia ago with enormous precision and meticulous attention to detail.