At an early age I developed an interest in minerals, the optical properties of materials, and making small objects with my hands. While attending Georgia Tech as a physics major I met some Atlanta area jewelers and silversmiths who influenced my career choice. During the earliest part of my career I also studied jewelry metalsmithing at Georgia State University

In my early twenties I designed and made jewelry models for Astor Jewelry Company, a Rhode Island factory, then moved to Boston where I worked with a family of gemcutters and jewelers at the Jeweller's Guild. In the late seventies I moved to Martha's Vineyard and now have a new studio space that I share with three other professionals; a gemologist/jeweler, an enamelist with whom I collaborate, and a young jeweler who was my part time assistant and now has his own clientele. This space provides a creative and quiet working environment, and we have a small display and conference room in which to meet clients. I am currently mentoring a young student from the local elementary school in jewelry maling.

My interests include sailing, photography, cooking, and a lifelong indulgence in reading. I am currently restoring Dauntless, a 20 foot wooden catboat that was built on Cape Cod in 1920. I collect wood block prints and the paintings and pieces from craftspeople I admire.

My jewelry reflects the things I like: color subtle or brilliant mixed in striking ways, elegant timeless form and design; and is simply the way I relate to and interact with the world. I enjoy designing jewelry for people; some of my clients have provided the challenge for my favorite pieces. Sapphires, tourmalines, garnets and spinels in all their many colors are among the gems I favor most.