My love of jewelry started as a young girl. My grandmother had a grand
Jewelry box filled with all sorts of trinkets my grandfather had brought
Back from Japan and over seas. Every now and then she would let me
Try on her jewels. When I put them on I couldn’t help but feel like a
Princess. To this day I still feel special when I put on a new trinket. I will
Always credit her with my foundation in the jewelry business.

From 1998-99 I studied at MICA in Baltimore Md. In 1999 I found an
Entry bench jeweler position with Sterling Inc.  By 2001 I had worked my
Way up to managing one of the few custom/repair shops in the Northern

Virginia area.

In 2005 after my son was born I felt a draw to not only be a work
at home mom but to explore design and art jewelry thus Jewelry
Works was born too.

I continued my education and artistic training through GIA and in
2006 earned my AJP. It really took about a year to find my “niche”
But after the first batch of Mokume-gane I was hooked.

Most of my work falls into the Art Jewelry category now but my
Clients really love the uniqueness of it. With each new design
My goal is to create that WOW piece that you are excited to show
Off. I can’t believe that was over 4 years ago now. I have really
Felt fortunate to be able to do what I love and spend quality time
With my family.
           -Sara Rivera

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