Modern Alchemy jewelry is 100% crafted by hand by me, Moon Cat! I work in my home studio in Austin, Texas. Most pieces are created through a process I call "channeling," wherein 80% of the design elements of the piece are not created through conscious thought but rather via divine inspiration. A lot of elements such as numerology, color theory, crystal metaphysics and alchemy come into play when I'm creating my pieces, and sometimes even I don't know what they're intended for until they're finished. Modern Alchemy's trademark medium is the setting of stones into crushed pyrite in several different types of jewelry, focusing mainly on rings (although my trademark lava stretchy bracelets and charm necklaces are also best sellers!) All of these things plus the unique approach taken when designing new pieces and little touches of Magic here and there ensure that Modern Alchemy Jewelry has an energy unmatched by other brands that you will absolutely feel when you try your pieces on for the first time.

I've been making jewelry since childhood, but began to hone my talent in high school when I made and sold earrings to classmates. In 2008 I officially started a business, and by 2014 Modern Alchemy had arrived. I have a strong creative drive and deep desire to move others towards creativity as well, and I hope that the jewelry I create acts as an extension of my Heart mission: to heal people. That's also why $2 or 20% of every sale I make goes directly to charitable organizations that center Black/Indigenous/People of Color and the LGBTQIA2S+ community. I have been very fortunate to be able to pursue my passion in life and believe it's a responsibility to pay it forward, especially to those groups that have historically had the hardest time claiming authenticity and following their dreams.

I don't just make pretty things, I literally get into a different mental state (almost meditative) and allow ideas to flow through me. When I'm working on pieces, I can feel what they need and when they're done. At times I can even *hear* when they're finished, it's almost like a bell dings in my head. A lot of people hold the title of metaphysical jeweler, but my jewelry pieces are tools of magic for more reasons than just the supplies they're made from. My jewelry is energetic alchemy.

I live to connect people with the perfect piece to Manifest the Magic they already hold within themselves. I hope you find what you need among my treasures. Feel free to reach out anytime!