- I am a trained bench jeweler currently accepting commissions in gold and platinum.

- I am a magpie, therefore I have a gemstone-stashing problem. Shiny!

- I am enamoured with the fact that I am creating a client's heirloom when crafting a piece. That's awfully powerful, and that's a heavy responsibility.

- I am an artisan as opposed to an artist; I craft objects that have inherent value in addition to any creative vision.

- I can't wait to see where I've gone with my work in five years' time.