Form, movement, and the combination of colors are the guiding principles of Heather’s jewelry design practice. Unlike conventional considerations focused primarily on the status of materials, Heather prioritizes the harmony between these elements to design and fabricate elegant and functional pieces that resonate with color and texture that beg to be tried on and fully experienced. In her studio, time is a companion and a constraint. Each one-of-a-kind piece unfolds organically, guided by a dialogue between materials and ideas and between her and her assistants. Developing these special designs alongside scheduled production pieces enriches the daily studio routine by providing the opportunity to be spontaneous and time to experiment.

Her journey as a jeweler has led her to accumulate a trove of treasures over the years, with each gemstone awaiting its moment to take center stage. This process takes time with some stones lingering in storage, patiently awaiting their time, while others find their perfect place with surprising ease.

Over time, her studio has cultivated a vocabulary of hand-applied textures and finishes using a collection of vintage metalworking tools found at auctions and antique fairs, which is a testament to the combination of experimentation and skilled craftsmanship that has been passed along from generation to generation. These signature elements weave through the various collections and provide each piece with her characteristic blend of modernist inspired design and expert construction.

Ultimately, her aim is to create jewelry that transcends mere adornment, inviting the wearer into a world of tactile wonder and visual delight that engages not only the adorned but encourages conversation between the wearer and viewer while accompanying the wearer throughout their own journey. Each piece is a testament to the possibilities made real by precisely honed hand skills and carefully considered materials, a tangible expression of her process from inspiration to realization.