A life long artist who grew up outside Detroit, Michigan, Kelly studied fine arts at University of Michigan and was a double major in the School of Art and Design as well and Literature, Science and the Arts with an emphasis in French language and literature.
Upon graduating with her Bachelor's in Fine Arts, she moved to New York City in 2002 to study at the prestigious New York Academy of Art, focusing her gaze on figurative sculpture. Her Masters thesis project was awarded the Brady Travel Grant for artistic excellence, and she has competed in the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Sculpture Contest.
She draws inspiration for her jewelry work from a deep well of art history and love of learning new languages, most recently the language of astrology and the cosmos.
A channel is opened to create a bespoke piece of jewelry using planetary placements in their natal chart, creating a unique expression of their personal power. Primarily working with Sun placement in western zodiac, moon placement and the ascendant. We are all truly one of a kind, and this adornment reflects that beauty and mystery.
Each piece is made by hand just for you. We have a variety of approaches to the creative process. Many pieces are carved from wax, made as a small sculpture and then cast in recycled metals using the ancient art of lost wax casting. When precision and accuracy are integral to the design, pieces are rendered using the latest technology to print and finished by hand with traditional jewelry practices.
Hand made in New York City using quality recycled metals, we partnered with a family run casting house that prides itself on sustainable techniques and keeping their carbon footprint small. We choose only quality gemstones that are ethically sourced, from lapidaries using fair practices. Diamonds that are recycled and re-cut, conflict-free, certified through the Kimbereley Process. These standards are what makes our jewelry unique, made to last.