In ancient times, jewelry was worn not only for its beauty but also for its symbolic and amuletic properties. The symbols incorporated into ancient jewelry referenced the gods, the natural world, and the myths and legends that guided life in ancient times. Once recognized, these symbols turn ancient jewelry from simply a beautiful ornament into a powerful object that connects to the hopes and dreams of those who wore it.

Beads are the earliest form of human adornment. These tiny, beautiful objects have been worn, treasured, and traded since the beginning of human history, traveling across continents and millennia. Crafted in almost infinite variations of shape and size, beads were incredibly important in the ancient world. 

Jewelry connects us to history, to the earth, and to each other. The 22-karat gold alloy I create for my jewelry is the same as the naturally occurring alloy found in the ancient Mediterranean. It enabled the ancient Greeks and others to master advanced goldsmithing techniques like granulation and chain weaving – the same techniques I use in my jewelry today.