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Welcome!

Hi, I’m Sharon, the designer and maker behind the bench. My jewelry journey has been a long and wonderful winding road.

As a serial entrepreneur I have played in the world of corporate technology..ha for far too long and I also had a fantastic time as the owner of a travel agency that crafted international workshops for artists.

Throughout those years I have always maintained a studio practice making jewelry, selling to boutiques and lovely supporting friends. Workshops, apprenticeships even the good fortune to work as a bench jeweler doing repairs has helped me create this jewelry journey.

Now as a full time jeweler I split my time between my studio’s on the Maine coast + Southwest Florida.

A heartfelt thank you for taking the time to get to know who’s behind the bench.

Sophisticated + Untamed

The process is slow and intentional as the flame, hammers and tools create a story buried deep within the surface layers and textures of the metal, blended together to create beautiful jewelry with the touch of the makers hand left behind.

Strong + Confident

I believe that beauty and confidence come from within. While the lastest fashion and trends have their place, personal style takes a confident and adventurous women or man to pull off. So why follow all the trends, isn’t it fun to break the rules every once in a while and express your beautiful self in a uniquely different way?

Craftmanship

Every piece begins at the bench - Formed, textured, oxidized, layered.

I work with precious metals and traditional metalsmithing techniques, allowing the process itself to leave it's mark. No two pieces are identical, each carries subtle variations, the signature of the human hand. This is slow jewelry. Thoughtful jewelry. Jewelry made to age beautiful. Designed from my studios along the rugged coastline of Maine and the sun-washed shores of Florida rooted in salty air, shaped by shifting light.

Ethical Mining Of Metals + Gemstones

We care and are mindful of the precious, limited and delicate resources found on this beautiful planet of ours and for that reason we strive to source metals and gemstones from sources that understand the importance of sustainability practices within our industry. We have implemented clean green studio practices and have carefully selected our packaging from suppliers who work within the same standards minimizing our impact on the environment.

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. ~LaoTzu