I study the jewelry of the ancient Mediterranean—its construction, symbolism, and historical context—and reinterpret ancient forms for everyday wear. As a trained archaeologist and goldsmith, my work draws on research and techniques practiced for thousands of years. Like the ancient pieces that inspire them, my jewelry is crafted by hand in high-karat gold, layered with meaning, and made to endure.
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The Odyssey mentions jewelry only a few times, but even those brief references are fascinating. Because it is worn on the body, jewelry offers one of the most immediate links between the ancient world and our own lives. Even a small gold earring can connect us across thousands of years, from the world of Homer to our own.
While people across cultures adorned themselves with jewelry for beauty and status, ancient jewelry was also deeply symbolic. Motifs reference the gods, the natural world, and the myths that shaped life in antiquity. Once decoded, ancient jewelry gives voice to the past.
In the ancient world, jewelry was believed to hold power. Protective amulets were worn not only to guard the wearer from harm but also to provide strength and reassurance. Across centuries and civilizations, ancient jewelry gave tangible form to a very human emotion: hope.
