Whether it's sterling silver, gold, or bronze, geometry and form unite to create curiously beautiful jewelry. Geophilia is about bringing the beauty of the earth to people who want to adorn themselves with something eclectic and meaningful. The earth is more than just oil or diamonds. Basic river rocks can be cut in such a way as to bring out the intricate patterns of banded quartz that formed ove
r millions of years, then broke off and washed down into a stream, smoothing the periphery of the rock. The earth’s stories are told through the rocks we wear; diamonds tell a story of how, through heat and pressure, basic carbon can be made into the most coveted gemstone in the world. Agates and jaspers tell the story of how water flows through crevices and pools in cavities. Obsidian, peridot, and sanidine tell the story of how new land is formed through power, heat and fury. Geophilia tells the earth’s story through artistically cut stones set in carefully designed and manipulated sterling silver. Simplicity is the ultimate form of sophistication and geometry is a natural way of telling the earths story through form. My current favorite pieces are minimally designed in textured silver utilizing geometric forms accented with stones of opposing colors. Lately I’ve been exploring geometry and how different shapes can fit together to create an interesting piece. To elevate a design, I like to tuck small stones into crevices and texture the surface of the silver using a variety of techniques. Another thing I’ve been interested in is reworking scraps and cut-offs of silver by reticulating, or nearly melting, the silver to give it texture, then adding stones or other pieces of silver to create a completely one-of-a-kind piece that cannot be replicated. I’m always looking for something different, something that stands out and is unanticipated. What we wear and adorn ourselves with tells the story of how we present ourselves to the world, who we are, what we’re interested in. I want you to wear my work and be comfortable in your skin and in your individuality. Let me help you tell your story through curated adornments.
