Scott has been a jeweler since he was in college for graphic design in the mid-eighties. He learned the ins and outs of jewelry-making through an apprenticeship where he worked next to three experienced jewelers, absorbing every technique and trick he could. Today, Scott’s designs tend to be clean and modern with a Scandinavian influence. He also likes organic designs and, when working on a custom piece, is happy to design in the style the customer likes best.

Favorite piece or design: That’s not fair, you’re asking me to choose my favorite child! I guess my favorite piece is usually the last piece I made because the smile on the customer’s face makes me really happy, and the feeling stays with me. I tend to be the most proud of the jobs that are really complicated. This year I made a “Mosaic” ring with green gems of different shades, shapes and sizes. It was extremely difficult and technical. She was thrilled, and I was proud. I still am, and I still have the original drawing on my bench. I love the whole Mosaic Collection because no two pieces are the same. I also love my Column Prong rings, my Organics Collection, and I’m proud of the pieces in my Personal Architecture Collection.

Favorite thing about working at Metal Art Studio: I love making things for people, seeing how happy it makes them, or repairing an heirloom that’s really precious to them. It makes them really happy, and I know it’s solid because it’s done right.

Fun fact: During my apprenticeship in the 80s, an older Latvian man sat at the bench next to mine. Alex was grumpy, didn’t like to talk, and refused to answer questions from a young punk like me. His leg had been injured in the war fighting the Soviets, and he had a hard time getting around. He loved Coke, but the machine was one floor up in the building. One day I brought in a jar full of quarters and placed it next to the tools between us. I told him I would go get him an ice cold Coke whenever he wanted, he just had to answer my questions. It took him three stubborn weeks before he finally said, “Go get me a Coke.” I learned a lot from that man, about history and jewelry making. I think I asked him more questions about his life than I did about jewelry.