“Creating jewelry is such a personal process,” says Susan McVicker. “I have found that combining metals, precious and semi-precious stones, leather, and diamonds inspires me to create unique jewelry. Trying new and unfamiliar combinations excites me.”

Her grandfather was a gold and silver plater. "I spent summers in his workshop and was fascinated with his craft," Susan notes. "I found a box of gold plated coins in my mother’s closet. After making bezels and attaching the coins to leather, I gave them to my sisters and nieces. That was the beginning of SMJ."

A working artist for 10 years, Susan notes that each piece of jewelry tells a story. “Metal working and leather crafting collide to shape truly collectable pieces. Each creation is a unique, timeless, wearable treasure.”