About The Artist

Ria is a jeweler based in the New England area who developed a passion for the arts in elementary school. After frequent moves, she found consistency in creating. Ria went to college at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth to study painting, but found the jewelry/metals program while taking an elective and fell in love with it. She found herself flowing easily with metal and was drawn to fabrication. She discovered her interest in techniques like bezel setting and pearl knotting. After college, Ria worked with several talented jewelers in the Rhode Island area and learned about the ins and outs of the jewelry industry. Now, she combines her passion for design with her love of sterling silver to create collections that radiate elegance and romance.