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Each piece I create, I truly treat as, and consider, a work of art. I stand behind each piece - if it malfunctions, mail it back and I'll fix it for free. However, DO NOT wear any Virtrue Charm into the shower, bath or pool. I haven't tested it, but I don't think it's a good idea.

One of the things I love to do is add a detail or two that is only for you. The way I do this a lot of times, is with clasps. No one really sees the clasps of your necklace (unless I've put them in the front), so only you know that special touch is there. Often, I'll put some flourish in the back, as well. I feel like you should be dressing to please yourself, at least as much as you're dressing to express yourself to others.

Another thing I like to do is to make collections, based on themes, so you'll see some jewelry that has similar elements and that, if worn together, go well.

Finally, in my brass jewelery I have a signature line of pieces that I call my "Ethos Collection." These are very special pieces. I have created charms, dubbed "Virtrue Charms." Each of these charms makes a simple statement - Honesty. Integrity. Humility. Generosity. Kindness. Gratitude. Nobility. These charms undergo 6-10 processes before it is finished - representing hours of work over the span of several days. I am really proud of them. Each is incredibly unique. They are stunning and truly one-of-a-kind. These charms are either presented alone or within a nature - influenced design. I feel these are virtues that many people lack a lot of the time. I've put them into my jewelry for a number of reasons. First - I like the idea of adorning yourself with values such as these. I also think it serves as a reminder to oneself to always conduct yourself by these ideals. Lastly, rather than advertise a brand, I thought it was better to advertise a virtue. Instead of inspiring envy in someone who wants what you have because it's Gucci, or Coach, or Louis Vuitton, why not inspire them to embrace these ideals and, as they go about their everyday lives, act accordingly, restoring people's faith in the human race?