Born from a love of tattoos, rock 'n' roll, and all things retro, I founded Femme Metale “sterling silver that rocks” in January of 2000. As founder and designer, the collection reflects my many and varied inspirations. As an avid fan of everything tattoo-related, many of my designs are inspired by old school tattoo flash. Pop culture, Victorian art, vintage jewelry, flora and fauna, and Old World heraldry also play a big part in my designs. I have used old bubble gum charms, swizzle sticks, childhood toys and a variety of other sources as inspiration. You name it and I could very possibly be inspired. Each piece is made of .925 sterling silver, is hand cast in limited numbers, and I do all the assembly myself in my studio. The line is feisty, flirty and edgy and appeals to all types of women, regardless of their age. My 96 year old grandmother wore some of my pieces and my mother has a large collection of my jewelry. I like to say I have something in my collection for everyone.