About the artist:

Since the beginning of recorded time, men and women have worn gemstones for their beauty, power and sheer endurance. In fact, many say that the origin of jewelry itself was for the purpose of keeping healing and protective gemstones close to the body, not just for pure adornment. A healer by nature, Stefanie has been drawn to the beauty and power of gemstones since her rock collection days as a kid. In 2004 she started her jewelry company to help fund her graduate education, and as a good excuse for some healthy creative expression. Now Stefanie Wolf Designs is a small, socially conscious jewelry company, where each piece of jewelry is handcrafted in her Martha's Vineyard studio. Nature provides the inspiration for her vibrant creations: the power and beauty of the ocean, the magic of island life, and the energy of the natural stones she incorporates in her designs.

A San Francisco native, she also has roots on the islands of Martha’s Vineyard and Maui. Stefanie searches high and low for the most exceptional stones, ceramic, precious metal and glass elements for her work. She pays special attention to the journey taken by each element on the way to her design studio and does everything possible to ensure ethical and sustainable sourcing. When she’s not creating jeweled treasures, she can be found surfing, doing yoga, or at the beach with her daughter Sofia and husband Chuck.