Born in New York, Sandra began her career as a textile designer after studying at the Fashion Institute of Technology. She spent years designing fabrics for New York fashion houses before moving to Israel, where she continued her work in textile design. During that time, she discovered a passion for metalwork and went on to study jewelry design at the Bezalel Academy of Art and Design in Jerusalem. Now based in Maryland, she creates and teaches, sharing her knowledge and love for jewelry design with others.

Sandra forges graceful forms where clean lines meet rugged textures—each piece a testament to resilience. Her work echoes nature’s quiet endurance—unfolding, weathered, and beautifully alive.

Sandra’s process is intuitive, shaped by exploration and technique. As she hammers and forms the metal, she allows each piece to evolve naturally, responding to its form as it unfolds. Her approach is fluid, with each step informing the next. She views her jewelry as wearable sculptures, each with its own story and character