My Story
My name is Sennin, I live in Berkshire County, western Massachusetts. My jewelry journey started with some copper wire and an abandoned pair of pliers. Twisting wire quickly became an obsession. Not long after taking up wrapping I opened an Etsy shop in 2012 with some of my wire work. As that progressed I had an opportunity to get some exposure to other methods of making jewelry in a class at Studio Jewelers in NYC. After learning a little bit about fabrication I started purchasing tools that I needed so that I could continue to practice at home. With my school and work schedule, I was only able to spend a little bit of time making jewelry each week, progress was slow at first. I started working full-time making jewelry in 2016. Making jewelry has become my passion and daily enjoyment. I personally make and photograph all of my jewelry.
Since 2016 I have made immense progress which has enabled me to meet my goals as an artist and maker! I have a continuous desire to learn and improve my jewelry and gem knowledge. I am currently completing Gemological Institute of America's Graduate Gemologist program. I have a degree in Environmental Science which has inspired me to work on making my business and all its aspects a sustainable operation.
I have transitioned to using mostly SCS third-party verified USA or Canada recycled gold and silver in my jewelry. I try to live a sustainable lifestyle and make conscious decisions with sustainability in mind. I am pro-active about recycling and I support Organic, Non - GMO and Local businesses! I am constantly finding and implementing new ways of improving my sustainability and reducing my carbon footprint on a personal and business level.
In 2019 I started faceting my own gemstones. Sourcing my own gemstone rough allows for more transparency in the industry. Removing an industrial cutting house from the equation allows me to make more ethical and sustainable choices for my business and my clients. I'm in the process of transitioning away from commercial cut gems to all gems I hand cut here in my workshop. Faceting is adding a new level of fulfillment and involvement in my work.
My Brand
Mountain Spirit Jewels is my DBA name. If you see this mark on your rings its my official makers mark. For rings that aren't wide enough to bear this mark I add an SZE makers mark.
My Jewelry & Gem Studio
My Jewelry & Gem Studio
Proudly Handmade in Great Barrington, Massachusetts!
Here are some photos of some works in progress, my workshop and general snapshots from my life
Diamond and yellow gold simple bezel ring in the making
Color change sapphire ring ready to be set & finished
Hand engraving in process
Custom cut purple sapphire and Candian diamond platinum ring in the making
Making progress on this Montana sapphire multi bezel ring
Custom bright cut engraving on this recycled ring I made from an old bracelet. Bright cuts are my favorite!
Luzita & I on vacation (for a change!)
Handstands every day :P
Out and about with Luzita
Hearts and Arrows Cut moissanite about to get set
Bright Cut engraving on platinum in progress
Diamonds getting set
My workbench view from the floor when I take a break to stretch
Acro at the park with Luzita!
Bending rose gold fabrication stock for a wedding band.
Montana Sapphire Willow Ring Ready to be Finished & Set
Tourmalines that I literally want to bite into. Actual Rock Candy!
Rhythmic grind on this citrine
Stunner Kenyan sapphire just finished
Unusual rough sapphire I'll be cutting at some point
Citrine I cut and made a setting for. Just need to finish and set!
My office and jewelry workbench nook in my old office
Cherry Picking Rough Sapphires for faceting
Finished another beauty!! Using ethical Canadian diamonds!
Minty Green Tourmalines are a favorite!
Exceptional Umbalite Garnet ready to be set and finished
Kenyan Sapphire in the works
Umba garnet about to get the chop!
Tropical Sunset tourmaline in Process
Aquamarine in process
Bettina (My mother) cutting a stone!
Stunner in progress
Setting a tanzanite
