The Team
Kevin Wood
Kevin is a national award-winning jewelry designer. He was the first jeweler in the inter-mountain west to be certified as a Master Bench Jeweler by the Jewelers of America, he is a certified gemologist by the American Gem Society, and a Graduate Gemologist by the Gemological Institute of America. Kevin has been designing jewelry, as well as antique restoration and jewelry repair, for 40 years. He has been a guest teacher for many schools and trade shows all over the country for many years.
“Jewelry is my passion. I was blessed to find this early in my life and have spent the last forty years enjoying it everyday. Now I want to spend the rest of my life pouring the knowledge and experience I have into my students. I want to teach those who share in my love for jewelry.”
Jacki Guest
Jacki started her jewelry career in 2015 after taking a beginners silversmithing class and falling in love with the craft. As her passion for jewelry grew she started looking into fine jewelry. Unfortunately there aren’t many places to learn more advanced skills especially in Utah. Having a background in sales, she decided that maybe selling fine jewelry would be the next best thing to making it. Luckily she was hired by a local jewelry store where, as fate would have it she was introduced to Kevin.
“I love jewelry because it combines my love for rocks and art. Being able to create unique pieces for people is a dream come true for me. I’m so proud to be a part of helping to pass on this amazing craft.”