Using sterling silver and gold-filled wire, leather cord, and silk thread, I wrap and weave gemstones, crystal, shell, and diverse types of pearls into unique, vibrant works of art. My favorite material is diverse colors and forms of pearls (keshi, flat, round, baroque, mabé). I strive to juxtapose pearls and gemstones into complex patterns I see in nature. My work has an Asian aesthetic invoking a vitality that transcends the materials and brings beauty and harmony to the jewelry and to the wearer.