I come from a long line of makers—my family wasn’t just creating for the sake of it, they were building in every free moment, pouring their passions into tangible forms. My grandfather crafted stained glass for the community, from intricate light fixtures to everyday items like a stained glass airplane kaleidoscope. My mother expressed her love for nature through oil paintings, and my father, a welder, could bring anything to life with his hands. Craft was in my blood, and it found its way to me at a young age.

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In high school, I started making jewelry from polymer clay, selling my creations alongside my best friend to friends and patrons at our waitressing jobs. That hustle taught me the value of grit, dedication, and creating a space for myself in a world where I didn’t always feel I belonged. I was the first in my family to attend college, earning a degree in Communication and Business, which led me to NYC and a career in advertising with clients like NASCAR, Kodak, and Olympus.

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Yet, it was the moments outside of corporate life—volunteering in the Bronx with children with disabilities—that gave me the sense of purpose I craved. That led me to teaching, where I spent 13 years as a public school elementary teacher. But after the birth of my first daughter and grappling with postpartum depression, I felt a pull to return to creating. I needed something just for me. That’s when I discovered metalsmithing, and it felt like coming home.

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I immersed myself in learning every aspect of jewelry making—metals, stone setting, casting—guided by a retired goldsmith who saw potential in me. He helped me realize that my true calling was working in fine jewelry, particularly gold. I was drawn to the idea of crafting pieces that would stand the test of time, creating heirlooms that could be passed down, telling the stories of those who wore them before.

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Now, each piece I create starts with my own story—a story of perseverance, of carving out a place in the luxury space that I once thought I didn’t belong in. Every design is made with a commitment to craftsmanship and longevity. As you wear my pieces, they become part of your story, connecting us through the beauty of functional, timeless design.

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Thank you for allowing my work to be part of your life’s moments and for adding your chapter to the ongoing story of Sheena Marshall Jewelry.