Crooked Trails Silver Blog

There have been more than a few times when someone has tried to give me unsolicited business advice — usually about how I should “scale” or “grow” into something big....

Some of you may know that I used to be a public school teacher. I loved teaching and working with students but the system was soul-crushing. Recently, I landed my...

I get asked this all the time — yes, I do custom pieces! That said, there are just a couple of guidelines:• It needs to fit within my style of...

I hate doing this… but my prices are going up. If you’ve been following any metalsmith lately, you’ve probably heard us all talking about it — the price of silver...

I’m sure you’ve noticed—just like many of your favorite silversmiths—that we’re all feeling the pinch of rising silver prices. When I first started in 2020, silver was about $20 per...

Many of you who have been following my journey know the mental and emotional struggle I went through in 2023 when I decided to leave public school teaching. At the...

When we talk about size inclusivity, most people think of clothing—and rightfully so. But did you know size inclusivity also applies to jewelry? It might not be the first thing...

I want to tell you a little story about a pair of earrings that never wanted to be earrings, and that wanted to make me toss in the towel.  I spent hours working...

Truth is....I don't follow my own advice One of the most common questions I get at markets is:"Can I wear this in the water?""Can I wear this while sweating or...

When I reflect on my journey to becoming a jeweler, it’s clear that a series of aligned moments led me here: meeting Santi, moving to Utah, and taking a chance...

People at markets often ask me, “Do you do this full-time?”And my answer—said with a smile—is: Happily, NO!

Something unexpected happened at the art market this weekend: one of my rings was stolen right from the table a market