About Olga

My name is Olga and I design and make jewelry for this website. 

As a native of Kazakhstan who immigrated to the United States with my young son in 2002, my passion for stones and metalsmithing began while working for several years as a sales consultant in well-known art galleries in Monterey Bay, California.

My desire to create led me to take an introductory jewelry-making class at a local community college. Since then, I have taught myself many new techniques, primarily by improvising, experimenting, and watching some YouTube videos. Many of my statement pieces were born from this process of playing with metal and sculpting one-of-a-kind pieces without any prior sketch work. I never sketch. 

At the heart of my work is a strong love for stones of all kinds. In addition to working on designs at my bench, I spend countless hours on my computer and at trade shows, searching for just the right stones that will appeal to my clients. My extensive work showcases the beauty of stones while also paying attention to the details that make each piece unique and beautiful.