Meet the Artist + Jeweler

Hello! Welcome to my jewelry adventures! What started as a fun hobby that I loved, has now evolved and transformed into a thriving business that I love even more. 

Creating friendship bracelets was only the beginning to this lifelong journey in jewelry making. I'm a mother of 3 and my longing to be a stay at home mom was my number one motivation for taking on this adventure. I have been in business since 2002 but my love for this lifestyle goes back many many years...or shall I say decades! As a child, I would travel with my Mom and Oma (who are ceramic artists) on their adventures. We had so much fun and I fell in LOVE!

My drive for entrepreneurship and business took me to Kansas State University where I earned my Bachelors of Science in Business. While earning my degree and during my first full-time job, I continued to learn and practice silversmithing and jewelry making. After I sold my first pieces, I was so thrilled, someone loved my pieces so much that they spent their hard earned money on them! That was the moment I realized that I can do what I love AND make money. I took a leap of faith and started selling my creations at Art Fairs and created my website www.tommicrystaldesigns.com. After my second daughter was born, I traded in my office job and began to focus on my art and my kids. I, along with my art, continue to grow as each year passes. Currently, I'm pursuing my Bachelors of Fine Art in Metalsmithing and I'm loving every minute of it. I learn something new everyday and I'd like to share it with YOU in the works I create!

Graduating from friendship bracelets to finer metals and colorful enamels, I forge each and every piece with lots of time and love.  

For those of you that know me, you are my rock. Without you, I couldn't continue this journey. Thank you for coming back...not only am I thankful for your business, I'm thankful for your friendship. I appreciate you more than you'll ever know!

With lots of love,

Tommi