Michael started making jewelry as a hobby in the late 1990s. It developed into a career, and he has worked in all aspects of the jewelry industry including sales, custom design, repairs, and appraising.
Michael’s formal education was at the Gemological Institute of America studying Gemology, and at Pennsylvania State University majoring in Visual Arts and English. He has apprenticed and worked with world-class jewelry designers, luxury brands, and goldsmiths throughout the country from Alaska to the Caribbean and many places in-between.
Based out of Kahului, HI, Michael has called the island of Maui home since 2012. His passion is to help make his clients special moments they celebrate with jewelry a little more magical.
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