My name is Christy and I am the owner, maker, silversmith here at Laika Jewelry.  Laika Jewelry is named after my rescued schnauzer mix, my studio companion and nature muse on 26 acres of off-grid land in Hill County in Central Texas. My handmade pieces draw inspiration from hiking in Palo Duro canyon, dark night skies of Texas, wildflowers, local gemstones from the Big Bend mountains,prairies & woodlands with wildlife including opossums,coyotes, owls, bats, butterflies & many more. I hand craft each piece using sustainable, ethically sourced American Mined gemstones in recycled sterling silver, employing various Metalsmithing techniques like soldering, hand stamping, enameling, stone setting, and lost wax casting.  I became GIA certified Diamonds Graduate in 2003 & trained with two Dallas-based contemporary jewelers and took classes at the Creative Arts Center in Dallas, I blend traditional silversmith methods to create nature-inspired jewelry that honors both artistry and the environment in which I live & work. Hope you enjoy my handmade jewels & thank you for stopping by🌞✨xx Christy

Meet Laika Dog, Laika Jewelry’s namesake