Welcome to SilverDar!

My journey with jewelry started decades ago in my early 20s, sitting at the bench on Saturdays changing watch batteries at Loudoun Jewelers—a longtime community staple in Sterling, Virginia.

I quickly realized I wasn’t cut out for aggressive, high-pressure sales. Instead, my favorite moments were helping everyday folks find pieces that were both deeply meaningful and genuinely affordable. To this day, I still wear the gold and chip diamond ring the owners let me buy at wholesale when I was broke and fell in love with it. That early experience shaped my core belief: beautiful jewelry shouldn't be an out-of-reach luxury, but a meaningful, high-quality part of your everyday life.

Today, I bring that same philosophy to my home studio, where I have been handcrafting premium silver jewelry for over 16 years.

Every piece in my shop is meticulously shaped, flame-fused, textured, and polished by hand fusing solid Argentium® 940 Silver. As a licensed artisan and official Argentium Silver Guild Member, I exclusively work with this modern luxury alloy because it eliminates the everyday hassles of traditional sterling silver

• Naturally Tarnish-Resistant: It resists oxidation so your jewelry stays bright white and beautiful with minimal care.
• Brighter Than Luxury Metals: It possesses a whiter, more brilliant gleam than white gold, platinum, and standard sterling.
• Hypoallergenic & Pure: Completely nickel-free and purer than traditional sterling (94% pure silver vs. 92.5%), making it safe for highly sensitive skin.
• Ethically Sourced: Responsibly made using 100% recycled silver so you can look good and feel good about what you wear.

As a proud member of the juried collective The Artisan Group, I am dedicated to providing exceptional, independent craftsmanship without the corporate markup. Each heirloom-quality piece is presented with an official certificate of authenticity and a care instruction card.

Thank you for supporting independent craft and visiting my shop! If you have any questions about my designs, materials, or sizing, please send me a message—I'm always happy to help.