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Each piece of jewelry in my collection is a one of a kind creation. Some of the beads are handmade and irreplaceable. Because I choose to work with raw materials that are asymmetrical, I design the necklaces to honor that irregularity rather than hide it.  When possible, I identify the composition of the beads for you, and in the descriptions, I tell the stories behind each one. As you read these stories, you’ll see that each necklace has its own unique history.

 
One story in particular reflects this concept of creative legacy at work: Sonia Goodman (1918-2002) and her daughter Nikki Schumann. I met Nikki after Sonia had died, leaving her daughter an enormous closet full of beads collected from all over the world. Nikki is an artist but not a jeweler, so she had no idea what to do with the beads. After Nikki and I met, I could imagine so many many possibilities for these
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treasures, and, thanks to Nikki’s generosity, many of Sonia’s beads became part of the one-of-a-kind creations in my collection. Tracing the heritage of each of these beads, I grew even more interested in exploring new sources of beads around the world.
 

Each of my necklaces is infused with the love, joy and passion of creation. Each one has its own voice, its own beauty, and its own energy. Each one is a treasure and a connection to another time and place. Perhaps some of them will speak to you.

 
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