Hinge Designs creates evocative jewels that capture the wonders of the earth’s materials into empowering adornments.

Drawn to the natural world, I strive to make work that responds to the material in front of me. From rocks to feathers to metal, I study materiality and works with color and form to create one of a kind jewels. I have been collecting and making for as long as I can remember. I wanted to find a way to take the beauty of a piece of stone and make it wearable without the barriers of metal. My pieces, beyond being art, serve as wearable talismans. People often find themselves drawn to certain stones and feel they benefit from wearing them.