Virginia Stevens
VIRGINIA STEVENS DESIGNS
401-461-1927
vs@virginiastevensdesigns.com
www.virginiastevensdesigns.com

Virginia was educated at Rochester Institute of Technology at the School for American Craftsmen with a B.F.A. in metal crafts and jewelry making. 

Virginia has a small studio at her residence in Cranston, RI where she designs and makes her unique line of handcrafted jewelry. Her line is all genuine sterling silver, 14 karat gold with semiprecious stones or freshwater pearls combined in a unique way in her own distinctive style.  Each high quality piece is designed and handcrafted by the artist.  The main technique she uses is to make an original model out of carved or molded wax, or fabricated metal, and then have them molded and cast in sterling silver or 14k gold.  The pieces can then be used in a variety of combinations and in conjunction with many types of sterling chains and semiprecious beads and fresh-water pearls.

Many of Virginia’s pieces have movable elements, which as well as being beautiful to look at and sound interesting, also encourage a tactile interaction with the piece.  She is inspired by antiquity and by modern designs.  Her work is an expression of the juxtaposition of these two opposing elements: or an edgy modernity with a sculptural depth that translates into a work of art that can be worn. By designing jewelry, Virginia strives to contribute to the beauty that is an integral part of our daily lives.