Chris has been designing jewelry for many years and enjoys working in a variety of mediums. She has a degree in design from the University of Cincinnati, College of Design, Architecture, and Art.

After owning a book shop for almost thirty years, she returned to her love of design and started making jewelry. She enjoys intricate seed beadwork, working in precious metal, clay, gold-filled and sterling wire, and loves freshwater pearls. Her home is in Beaufort, South Carolina.