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Stephen Estelle Handmade Jewelry Artisan Sterling silver rings with semi-precious stones Biography | Portfolio
During his years in Asia, Stephen developed a close friendship with a family of jewelers whose lineage has been making jewelry for the maharajas of Nepal for more than four centuries. It is through them that he learned his design techniques as well as a deep and abiding respect for the jeweler’s craft. Stephen’s rich and varied background inspires his uniquely calm voice in the world of fine jewelry. The driving force behind his work is his philosophy that elegance necessitates simplicity, and the simpler something is, the longer it will be appreciated. Stephen starts by creating complex designs and then refines them by removing unnecessary elements. The resulting interplay of shape, texture and proportion produces truly exquisite and timeless jewelry. Crafting the finest jewelry requires an understanding that each piece is the sum of its parts, and therefore even smallest detail must be of the highest quality. Stephen’s designs are hand-crafted from start to finish with this level of integrity. He uses only the finest precious metals and hand-cut stones. Stephen divides his time between his studios in Red Lodge, Montana and Kathmandu, Nepal. When not pursuing artistic endeavors, you’re likely to find him astride a horse, leading expeditions on the Tibetan Plateau or moving cattle on the family ranch in the Rocky Mountains. |
