Jewelry is more than adornment, it is a memory, a tale, a talisman. It tells the world something about us, and tells us something about ourselves.

I am both a storyteller and a jewelsmith. My designs are featured in the books Steampunk Style Jewelry and 1000 Steampunk Creations. I am also a fiction author, and my cyberpunk romantic thriller Stellarnet Rebel features meaningful jewelry in the form of a necklace called a nagyx, or “soul stone.”

Stringing beads is one of my earliest memories, and I’ve been making jewelry since I was 4. I started selling to the public when I was a teenager, and I’ve sold online for more than 12 years. Some of you may have known me as “The Bridge,” “Monkeyshines Beadery,” or you may have purchased from me when I was selling on eBay.

My ideas and inspirations come from history, mythology, nature, literature, movies, and dreams. When I can, I use jewelry components created by my friends and local artisans, such as Elaine Ray or Wendy Puckett. I also enjoy working with found items, vintage jewelry and other curiosities to make unique and narrative jewelry.

I hope you enjoy wearing my jewelry and making it a part of your life story. Every piece, no matter how simple or small, is made with intense love and fearless creativity.

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Check out my interview with the Charlotte Geeks blog.

My steampunk jewelry featured on the Kit Kat Club blog.

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