elmharris

It was the loss of a special dog that led me here.  After he died, I made a reliquary, with fuzz from his favorite tennis ball, his hair tied in silk thread, and soil from his burial site.  Wearing it gave me a tangible connection to my memories of him.

When people began asking if I could make a memorial for their lost loved ones, I realized the power of jewelry. It is so much more than just pretty adornment.  

Jewelry provides a way to preserve a moment in time:  to touch memories.  It reminds you of who you are, and who you love.

I create jewelry that feels like a hug .