Susan Rodgers

"My connection to nature began in my childhood on Long Island, where summers were spent exploring the enchanting landscapes of Fire Island. Sunken Forest, with its canopied trees and damp, cool shade, was a place of endless fascination. The time I spent there was marked by a sense of wonder and creativity, as the magical surroundings fueled my imagination and shaped my artistic sensibilities."

Susan's jewelry celebrates nature’s beauty, crafted with love and care from recycled sterling silver. Each piece reflects her deep connection to the natural world and her childhood memories spent in the magical landscapes of Fire Island. Susan's designs evoke a sense of wonder and connection to the natural world, reminding the wearer of the beauty and tranquility found in nature.

Techniques like lost wax casting and hand fabricating allow Susan to create detailed, textured designs that evoke nature's beauty. The addition of precious stones and freshwater pearls adds richness and color, enhancing their organic appeal. Every design is created by hand in her studio and comes together to embody the essence of tranquility and elegance found in nature.

Susan is a self-taught artist whose earliest influences as an artist grew out of a passion for nature and were further embedded in her core by being raised in a family of expert craftsmen. Fire Island and her connection to the Sunken Forest run deep. When her essence was most malleable, this magical place embedded itself into the core of who Susan is as a person and an artist.