That curiosity eventually led me to jewelry. While continuing to work on the water during the summers, I studied goldsmithing at Boston's North Bennet Street School, where I discovered a medium that brought together craftsmanship, sculpture, and storytelling. I was drawn to the challenge of working at an intimate scale—creating objects that invite someone to slow down, look closer, and discover more than what first meets the eye.

Today, my work is rooted in clean lines, thoughtful proportions, and a respect for the character of each material. I work primarily in precious metals and gemstones, creating pieces that balance simplicity with quiet complexity. Whether inspired by geological formations, ancient civilizations, or imagined worlds, I hope each piece becomes more than the sum of its parts.

At the heart of my work is a desire to explore—the landscapes around us, distant worlds, and the quieter worlds within ourselves. Through metal, stone, line, and texture, I give those explorations physical form.

I grew up in Provincetown, Massachusetts, the fifth generation of a Portuguese fishing family. Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and the ever-changing shoreline of Cape Cod, I developed an early fascination with landscape, weather, and the quiet power of place. It wasn't until I left home that I truly understood how deeply those forms had shaped the way I see the world.

Now based in Montréal, I continue to create one piece at a time with a deep attention to detail—not only to the object itself, but to the person who will ultimately wear it. I believe jewelry can be more than decoration. It can become a companion, a reminder, a conversation, or a small world carried with us every day.