Mixed metal Jewelry adorned with sea otter fur inspired by my Aleut heritage and the rugged elegance of the ocean.
Grounded. Present. Inspired
Technique
Hand Trimmed Fur
Using my signature technique I hand trim the sea otter fur to give dimension and design to my pieces. Trimming the fur exposes the natural ombre of the sea otter fur and reveals the sea otter velvet.
Technique
Ocean Inspired Patina
The vibrate blue-green patina's that you will find in many of my pieces is inspired by the Aleut peoples dependency on the ocean and pair nicely with sea otter fur (an ocean going animal). I mix my own patina solutions to give my pieces a unique look.
Our Aim: To create pieces that are grounding allowing you to be present in your life
Our StoryMaterials & Care
Where it began
2017
When I started Bering Sea Designs I just used fur and leather products. At this time I wasn't exposed to fur being used in Jewelry. So with this "new" idea I began creating and I felt it needed structure so I introduced the use of metal
Check out my blog
My first pieces
2018
I created my first pieces of the angular collection. Sea otter fur with metal backing. This has led to many other collection and designs.
Shop Angular Collection
We moved
2020
I moved my studio into our 300 square foot tiny house. The only place it would fit was in the loft with 4' ceilings. Its tight but works perfect for now.
New pieces
2022
I was apart of Alaska Fashion week 2022 where I debut my body pieces, a modern take on regalia. I also introduced my signature technique of hand trimming sea otter fur
Shop this collectionBlog posts
WHERE IT BEGAN In 2017 when started Bering Sea Designs I just used fur and leather products. Using inspiration from other Alaska Native artist that have come before me. At this time I wasn't exp...
Read more
Patina earrings with exposed copper
So these patina earrings turned out crazy! Blue/green patina with copper poking though! Sometimes the patina process make me want to pull my hair out but then this happens. See all of my Patin...
Read more
How using sea otter fur is so natural for me
There is something about the ocean that makes me feel so present. 🌊 I think that’s why I am ever so slightly inspired by it. Why using materials like Sea Otter Fur is so natural for me. Chec...
Read more
Features & Media
Featured in Alaska Fashion Week 2021, 2022 and 2023