About the Maker

Liz Deane

I am a 2017 graduate of B Golden Jewelry School's Business Accelerator Program, which is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. Throughout my career, I have been fortunate enough to attend numerous classes and workshops taught by some of the most talented jewelers across the United States. My experience in the jewelry industry includes working as a jewelry production assistant at a variety of jewelry stores, as well as serving as an instructor at B Golden Jewelry School in both Salt Lake City, UT, and Austin, TX. Most recently, I had the opportunity to contribute to education as an adjunct professor at Salt Lake Community College, where I taught their Jewelry Arts Class.

I find immense joy in teaching metalsmithing and the broader field of jewelry arts as well as creating unique, one of a kind jewelry pieces for clients.

Currently, I reside in the breathtaking Colorado Rockies with my husband and cat.

Awards:

*   2018 STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT FROM THE WOMENS JEWELRY ASSOCIATION

My Creative Process: 

I acquire most of my precious metals from Rio Grande. An American company with an excellent reputation for being environmentally friendly which is important to me as an artist. I source many of my stones straight from Mother Earth herself or purchase them from reputable stone sellers. 

I rarely sketch my designs. My ideas for jewelry are all swimming around in my head until I sit down at my home studio bench and spill it out. When I'm not making, I'm teaching jewelry workshops and group classes in and around Grand County, CO.