Susan Eichstaedt

Biography

Susan’s background in sculptural hollowware , an ancient and rarely practiced art form, strongly influences her design considerations as a jeweler. Creating jewelry using metalsmithing techniques such as forging, raising, piercing, riveting and more, she is endlessly compelled to devise new structures with these traditional processes. Whether deconstructing, reconfiguring, or sculpturally linking simple forms, she is inspired by the discovery of innovative design solutions. This tenacious commitment to ingenuity produces distinctive jewelry that commands attention.