I have been enjoying making jewelry for over 35 years professionally. My first piece was made when I was 13 years old. In high school I took a class in jewelry making. I quickly learned how much fun it was to be creative using tools, metal, and gemstones. Making something that would really last and others could enjoy. Within weeks after graduating from high school I packed up my car and drove to Oregon to begin my apprenticeship with Apodaca Goldsmiths. This was a challenging learning period. Each project was much harder than the last. I learned many techniques from a master metal smith. Forging, fabrication, soldering, wax carving, lost wax casting and stone setting just to mention a few. During my apprenticeship I was also enrolled in the jewelry making program at Oregon School of Arts and Crafts.
After returning to Northern California I began working as an independent contractor for many local jewelry stores. I worked with other jewelry designers to help make pieces for their lines as well as custom work for local jewelry stores. Together with my lovely wife we opened Devlin Jewelry Design downtown Sebastopol. We enjoyed working with the local community for 18 years.
Today I have a simpler lifestyle. Working in my Jewelry Design Studio located on the East side of Highway 101 in a professional building. I am able to focus my attention to creating special projects and meeting with clients in a relaxed and peaceful environment.
After returning to Northern California I began working as an independent contractor for many local jewelry stores. I worked with other jewelry designers to help make pieces for their lines as well as custom work for local jewelry stores. Together with my lovely wife we opened Devlin Jewelry Design downtown Sebastopol. We enjoyed working with the local community for 18 years.
Today I have a simpler lifestyle. Working in my Jewelry Design Studio located on the East side of Highway 101 in a professional building. I am able to focus my attention to creating special projects and meeting with clients in a relaxed and peaceful environment.