FAQs for buyers
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How can I buy a piece of your work?
I release limited collections of one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces available for purchase on my website about four times per year. I announce the exact date and time of a collection release about one week in advance of the sale on Instagram and via email. Sign up for my email list or follow me on Instagram to be notified when new work is available for purchase. Each collection release typically offers 12-25 unique pieces and they tend to sell out quickly. Occasionally a limited number of my pieces are on offer at the Metal Museum; please send inquiries directly to the Museum.
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The piece I want to buy is sold-out. Will you make another one for me?
Once the unique pieces in a collection are sold, I will not make those pieces again. However, I often return to the same look and themes in my work, so, if there's a particular piece that speaks to you and it is sold, there will probably be a similar piece available in the future. Sign up for my email list and follow me on Instagram to be notified when new pieces and collections are available.
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Do you accept custom commissions?
I do not accept custom commissions.
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Do you accept Shop Pay installments?
Yes. You can place a purchase through Shop Pay with bi-weekly or monthly installments.
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Do you offer international shipping?
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How do you ship orders?
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Why don't you ship outside of the USA?
At this time I do not ship outside of the USA due to tracking difficulties during transit as well as paperwork complexities for import taxes and duties to other countries. Some of my international collectors tell me they purchase my work and ship it to family or friends within the USA, who then send the package out of the country to its final destination. I apologize for this disappointing inconvenience and I am working to add international shipping in the future.
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What types of metal do you work with?
All metal purity information is included in item descriptions.
All of my silver jewelry is solid .925 sterling silver or .999 fine silver. Silver purity is denoted in the item descriptions.
Gold that is used in my enamels and repousse pieces is 23.5k gold; it is either fused to the work in the form of a thin foil or 24k liquid gold. Note that gold foil is substantially thicker than gold leaf; I do not use gold leaf in my work.
When I include gold elements in my metalwork such as gold bezels, ear wires/prongs, chains, or other design details, I indicate the purity of the gold within my item descriptions. I often use gold-filled, and less often, solid karat gold in my work. Gold-filled metal is composed of a solid layer of gold (typically constituting at least 5% of the item's total weight) and mechanically bonded to a base of brass base metal.
I also often also use alloys such as jeweler's brass (85% copper and 15% zinc) and bronze (88% copper and 12% tin) in my work, which will also be indicated in an item description. Learn more about caring for the materials in my jewelry here.
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How do I figure out my bangle size?
I offer four sizes for my bangle bracelets:
S: 2" Inner Diameter / 6.5" Length
M: 2.25" Inner Diameter / 7" Length
L: 2.5" Inner Diameter / 8" Length
XL: 2.75" Inner Diameter / 9" Length
To measure your hand:
If you cannot measure an existing bangle that you already own, measure your hand. Do so by touching your thumb and pinky together, then wrapping a cloth measuring tape around the widest point of your hand. The bracelet you order should be at least 1/4" larger than this measurement. I have found that plus-size women, those with arthritis, or those who prefer a looser fit will likely prefer a size L or XL.