Beautiful People, Beautiful Memories honors the powerful women in my life and the experiences we’ve shared. Each piece of jewelry carries a story  of inheritance, quality time, and meaningful places. 

The first jewelry set is made from lapis and components from a bracelet that belonged to my great-grandmother. The original bangle was cut, flattened, and transformed into a new cuff and ring band. Lapis has held special significance in my family for more than twenty years. My mother once owned a large, high-grade piece of lapis given to her by my great aunt. It was stolen fifteen years later, and replaced by my grandparents. The lapis, combined with the reclaimed cuff elements, symbolizes the endurance of family stories and the importance of a matriarch to hold family together.

The second set of jewelry is made with Montana agate, representing the meaningful memories I’ve made in Montana. Montana agate is commonly found along the Yellowstone River and in other areas throughout the state. Since moving to Montana with my sister, we’ve shared countless incredible experiences. The necklace pendant features a piece of Montana agate set on a Beaver Lake backplate. The earrings are designed using the outline of Fish Lake in Wenatchee, Washington, where our family owned a cabin for fifteen years. These pieces honor both the new memories we’ve created and the old ones that shaped our family.