The hollow elements have a lot of volume and textural surprises that are not readily apparent. I construct them so that people continually discover them. One woman owned one of my etched hearts for four years before she noticed it was etched. I always want my work to be surprising and I want the owner to participate in that whole artistic sculptural experience. The beads on the jewelry are movable, the necklaces can be wrapped around twice, and the links can be attached randomly so that a different necklace can be created each time it's worn

Some clients put their mezuzahs on the outside of their bedrooms. It means so much that my piece of art is there, blessing their entryway. I made a whole series of mezuzahs with little doors on hinges, which is very different from my other work with their little secret compartments that don't generally open. When I first started making jewelry, it was very hard to put my work out for people to see because it came from such a deep spot inside of me. I began putting tiny holes in each piece, as though if I wanted to I could hide in there. Now I'm very secure with them being closed and being what they are.

I believe I am doing what I'm supposed to be doing in this lifetime. So many phenomenal people have come into my life because of my work. I don't think I would have met them any other way. I am so fortunate to be able to make a living creating jewelry and it is a validation: I am my work, my work is me. I love my life.