A life long artist who grew up outside Detroit, Michigan, Kelly studied Fine Art at University of Michigan and was a double major in the School of Art and Design as well as Literature, Science & the Arts with an emphasis in French language and literature.
Upon graduating with her Bachelor's in Fine Arts, she was granted a scholarship and moved to New York City in 2002 to study at the prestigious New York Academy of Art, focusing her gaze solely on figurative sculpture. Her Masters thesis project was awarded the Brady Travel Grant for artistic excellence, and she was selected to compete 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.
Kelly believes that the mystical resides in us all, and connecting to our magic is a daily practice. This sacred connection can be made and enhanced by adornment, one of the most ancient forms of human expression.
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.