About Andrea
I have been a creator of beautiful, handmade jewelry for over 30 years. A master jeweler, I recently spent ten years in NYC studying under experts from all over the world, developing my skills and honing my craft.
While I have experience with many mediums, my passion lies in bead embroidery, the creation of intricate and unique designs that bring a sense of depth and dimension to each piece of jewelry.
I take pride in creating high-quality, one-of-a-kind pieces that are both comfortable and stylish. I use only the finest materials, including gemstones, Swarovski crystals and pearls, and Japanese seed beads, and stitch them onto thick wool felt and then build up. This creates a range of textures and colors that bring each three-dimensional piece to life.
I believe that jewelry is an extension of our personalities and a way to express ourselves.
My Design Process
My design begins with a beautiful gemstone or other unique focal piece. I use my collection of crystals, pearls, beads and embroidery supplies to add interesting elements that accentuate the focal. I incorporate different textures and finishes to give each piece a rich sense of depth and movement.
I use bead embroidery, which involves stitching beads onto thick wool felt, to create intricate designs with a level of detail that is hard to achieve with other techniques. Each piece is made by hand and typically takes between 10-20 hours, resulting in jewelry that is both beautiful and durable.
After a piece is completed, I inspect it thoroughly to ensure that it meets my high standards. I want my customers to feel confident and beautiful when they wear my jewelry, so quality is always my top priority.