About the Jewelry

How It All Started

It all began kind of by accident. I was looking for a creative outlet—something to help me unwind and get out of my head after a long workweek. A friend invited me on a shopping trip to a local bead shop. She handed me an empty basket and said, “Just have fun.” I wandered through tables piled high with every kind of bead imaginable, but I kept finding myself drawn to the stones and metals. I didn’t know it at the time, but that moment planted a seed.

I went home with a bag full of supplies and started making simple necklaces and earrings. It was fun, but I wanted to learn more. That curiosity led me to a beginner metalsmithing class. I thought I was going to learn how to make my own metal beads—what I discovered was a love for the tools, the fire, the process. I was totally hooked. Hammers, torches, anvils, files—it just felt right in my hands.

The Studio, the Work, the Dream

Today, I work out of a fully equipped metals studio (shoutout to my husband for helping make that dream real—he’s an engineer with a love for design, which comes in handy!). I’m the entire team here: artist, maker, packer, shipper, photographer, and the person answering your emails. Lux Elementum Jewelry was born out of my love for metalsmithing and the joy of creating pieces that feel meaningful. The name means “light” and “elements” in Latin—a nod to the materials I work with and the energy I hope my pieces carry.

Every piece is made by hand, right here in my studio. I use sterling and fine silver, copper, brass, and all kinds of semi-precious stones. Some days I make bold, sculptural statement pieces. Other days I lean into something softer and more delicate.  No two designs are exactly alike, and that’s the point. I want you to wear something that feels uniquely yours.

Why I Do This

I started this journey because I wanted something different—and I’ve found that a lot of you are looking for the same thing. We’re all a little tired of mass-produced everything. We want something that will help us tell our personal story, an insight into our journey through life that’s made with care and intention. My hope is that when you wear one of my pieces, you feel seen and celebrated—like you're expressing something about who you are without saying a word.

Jewelry is an intimate adornment. It should feel personal. It should have soul. Whether you’re wearing it for a special occasion or just because it makes you feel good, I want it to be something that brings a little joy to your day.

With Gratitude

Even though I work on my own, I haven’t done this alone. I’ve learned from incredible teachers—some in person, others through online workshops and books.  A while back, a mentor said, “You’re not self-taught—you’re self-directed.” That really stuck with me. We as makers stand on the shoulders of all the artists and craftspeople who came before, a legacy that goes back thousands of years.  I’ve had so much help along the way, and I’m deeply grateful for everyone who’s shared their knowledge and passion for this craft.

And most of all, I’m grateful to you—for supporting handmade, for choosing something a little different, and for being part of this journey with me. Every order, every kind message, every time someone wears my jewelry—it all means more than I can say.  Thank you.