Trish Rickard,
Trish began working with silver and gemstones in High School, making jewelry and cutting cabochons, and went on to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Metalsmithing at the University of Georgia. Granted a scholarship to study Metalsmithing and Art History in Cortona, Italy, she was inspired to become a Jewelry Designer and Fabricator, and had a piece published in “Metalsmith” magazine.
Furthering her career, Trish became a Graduate Gemologist, attending the Gemological Institute of America in Santa Monica, California. Her experience in the Gem and Jewelry Industry includes working in Retail Stores, as Sales Manager of a Wholesale Gemstone Company in San Francisco, and as Sales Representative on the West Coast for several companies. She has also worked as an Exhibitor at the American Gem Trade Association Show in Tucson, and the leading Jewelry Industry Trade Show in Las Vegas for over 30 years.
A 25-year resident of El Dorado County, Trish has spent the last 12 years doing Jewelry Appraisals. Spurred by the Covid Shutdown, she has been inspired to return to producing her own creations. Drawing on her extensive gemology experience, she thoughtfully procures the finest gems and cabochon-cut stones to complement her designs. Inspired by treasures from Mother Earth, she continues to refine her metalsmithing skills and explore jewelry designs featuring exceptional gemstones.
