Skeletal Diamond Stud

Silver

.375 in × .5 in

I am inspired by nature’s perfect design—the intricate structures, balance, and quiet beauty found in flowers, leaves, and other natural forms. For more than 30 years, I have explored translating these forms into small, precious-metal sculptures designed to be worn.

I work primarily in silver and gold, beginning with sketches and developing each design through hand fabrication before casting and finishing the individual components. I complete the finishing, assembly, and construction of every piece myself, giving careful attention to line, proportion, surface, and detail.

My jewelry brings together a love of nature, art, and symbolism with a refined, timeless sensibility. My goal is to create pieces that capture the essence of the natural world while offering the wearer a sense of elegance, individuality, and connection to nature.

Artist Bio:
Elise, born the youngest of six children in Woodbridge, Virginia, experienced extensive travel as an “Army brat,” residing in various locations across the US and abroad. From an early age, she had a passion for creating. After graduating from Central High School in Manchester, New Hampshire, she enrolled at the Rhode Island School of Design in Providence, Rhode Island, the ultimate “art camp.”

In 1990, Elise earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Jewelry and Light Metals from RISD. She worked with other Providence-based designers, refining her metalworking skills and developing her distinctive jewelry line. She established a business that sold her designs nationwide and internationally.

Between 1993 and 2004, Elise co-owned EAM Gallery in downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire, showcasing her jewelry alongside other nationally renowned designers. From 2004 to 2024, she worked in a studio at the Button Factory in Portsmouth’s West End. In March 2024, she relocated to Oakham, Massachusetts, and established a home-based studio where she continues to create and explore various materials, including her primary medium of metal.

Elise’s jewelry can be found online and at many fine galleries and stores around the country.