Welcome
I am fascinated by the natural world, especially the night sky. My goal as an artist is to create jewelry and adornments that evoke a deep connection to nature, along with a great appreciation for craftsmanship.
My designs are typically inspired by subjects I'm passionate about or triggered by something beautiful I've found while exploring the north woods. I hand fabricate every piece of jewelry individually, no two piece are exactly alike.
![Kelly Limberg Jewelry & Studio](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0698/1355/files/IMG_8497_480x480.jpg?v=1653615303)
To begin my process I start with a preliminary sketch, then continue to fabricate individual components which make up the final work. Usually this requires me to cut the designs from metal sheet, then file, form & solder every element together. Once the design is formed, I begin to clean & polish the surface. The finishing details are what makes my work stand apart, as I take a great care to see that the overall craftsmanship is of the highest quality.
When wearing my jewelry I hope it creates a sense of pride, knowing that an artist has put their heart into creating a timeless piece for you to treasure.
I began my journey into metalsmithing after an intro to jewelry & metals class during college. At the time I was studying painting and drawing, and honestly I initially felt overwhelmed by the studio equipment & materials. That all changed quickly and by the end of the semester I had switched my major to metalsmithing.
Prior to that class, I had thought of metal as a cold, solid and inflexible medium. Learning the methods to manipulate and create new objects was enchanting. In 2011 I received my BFA in Jewelry & Metalsmithing from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee.
![My Workbench](http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0698/1355/files/My_workbench_-_1_medium.jpg?v=1550007955)
![Work in progress](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0698/1355/files/fullsizeoutput_159f_240x240.jpg?v=1577239507)
![Handmade Silver Pendant](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0698/1355/files/wip_-_1_c9563ccb-1dda-4320-a0e9-f16200f06560_240x240.jpg?v=1653616016)
![Designing a custom ring](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0698/1355/files/peridotlayout_-_1_240x240.jpg?v=1653615989)
![Family](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0698/1355/files/IMG_7368_240x240.jpg?v=1653615753)
![Adding 24k gold keum boo](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0698/1355/files/WorkInProgress_-_1_240x240.jpg?v=1653616580)
If you enjoy my nature inspired creations then take a moment to check out the imaginative, detailed drawings by my husband, at JasonLimberg.com.