About
Nancy's Journey
Nancy’s love for jewelry began early, rooted in a fascination with shiny, beautiful objects. As a child, she would sneak into her mother’s jewelry box and even craft makeshift earrings from chandelier crystals, captivated by their sparkle and intricate details. This lifelong attraction endured, and after a life-altering divorce, she rekindled her passion to find creative renewal. She immersed herself in metalsmithing classes, studied gemology extensively, and gained experience in fine jewelry sales. Mentored by master jeweler Randy, Nancy refined her skills, blending technical precision with artistic intuition.
Today, she transforms found treasures—seaglass and pebbles from coastal walks, leaves and flowers from hikes and neighborhood strolls—into wearable art. Each piece begins with a hand-selected natural element, whose textures and shapes are meticulously preserved through casting. The result is timeless jewelry that balances raw organic beauty with modern elegance, reflecting Nancy’s enduring love for nature’s subtle wonders and the allure of sparkling, beautiful objects.
Design Philosophy
Her work serves as a conduit for nature’s unaltered beauty—she lets organic shapes speak for themselves through modern, intentional designs. Living in Tokyo, Paris, and Hong Kong showed her the power of simplicity: how clean lines and thoughtful minimalism can create lasting impact. This perspective shapes every piece she creates. Whether it’s a beach-smoothed pebble or the delicate veins of a sage leaf, she strips away excess to highlight nature’s artistry. Her luxury background instilled a philosophy of restraint—elegance found in earth’s raw textures and asymmetry, amplified through precise craftsmanship.
The Process
Every piece begins with a natural artifact—seaglass, leaves, or stones—hand-selected for its unique character, preserved through meticulous mold-making. These organic impressions are cast in sterling silver or 18K gold, often enhanced with ethically sourced stones, before being hand-shaped and polished to perfection in her Southern California studio—resulting in wearable art as distinct as the landscapes that inspire it.
Beyond the Bench
As a Taiwanese-American, woman-owned small business, Nancy creates jewelry for those who seek a lasting connection—with nature, resilience, and the quiet magic in everyday moments. Her pieces are reminders to stay grounded and connected to the natural world, wherever life’s journey takes you.
Handcrafted nature you can wear. Mother Nature Forever.
