In 1992 I proposed to Michelle.  Of course, we all know she said,” yes”. I had custom designed her wedding ring with a local jeweler. When I came to pick up the creation, He asked me to come and work for him. At the time I was studying architecture and going to college. The job opportunity interested me and I accepted.

Growing up, I was always building things with wood and other materials. I was immediately, totally thrilled to be making jewelry from start to finish. I felt like this was my calling and dove in headfirst.

I soaked it all up and began to buy tools and equipment to start my own manufacture and repair company. Set up in my garage…closet…kitchen wherever my work bench would fit I would practice goldsmithing, stone setting, wax carving, casting. It was fun, I was completely drawn to it. I was constantly doing some sort of jewelry repair or design.