Locket, Our Lady｜1.8 x 1.5 x 0.14 in｜silver, copper, wood inlay, alcohol inks, epoxy resin.Layering intended to show depth, mimicking the entry of Notre Dame as well as the view inside.

Bracelet, Rose Window Cuff｜2.2 x 2.0 x 2.8 in｜copper, silver, enamel. Simplified rose window design utilizing enamel to imitate stained glass.

My jewelry this year was made to reflect traditional Gothic architecture with a specific emphasis on the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris. I chose to work with metal as it forced me to limit both my scale and color palette and focus more on simplifying the design and structure of Notre Dame.

With both the locket and the bracelet, I wanted to focus on function- including the maximum amount of Gothic elements while keeping the jewelry wearable and delicate. I used a lot of enamel to emulate stained glass while keeping the bracelet lightweight and simplistic. Similarly, as the locket was too small to include much detail, I incorporated wood inlay to create similarity to the front doors of Notre Dame. Most of the designs were pre-planned. However, I experimented primarily through materials- using different metals and various inlays to create depth and texture. I also wanted to include broader elements of Gothic design in each piece, so I frequently incorporated lancet window designs to emphasize the symmetry and balance of Notre Dame.

Sketchbook work | Pen on paper.I explored various aspects of the Notre Dame cathedral and used lancets to unify the design.