4 /5 EveKauai: Maria is a very dedicated jewelry maker and is especially imaginative when she is given a challenge - for example, clients who bring her damaged or broken or inherited pieces of valuable jewelry which can usually be re-worked into something new. She is especially inspired by precious and semi-precious stones and collects them for herself as well as clients, so if you have a particular idea or request, she may already have what you want, and will help you to design what you have in mind. Recently she has been learning new skills from master Goldsmith Dana Romsdal, so that in the 5 years I have known her, I have seen great advances in her crafting expertise as well as her knowledge of hand-crafted heirloom quality jewelry.
