About Cory Lawson
One-of-a-kind jewelry pieces using precious metals and gorgeous stones
Jewelry tells a story: about the wearer, the maker, and the life carried between them.
Primitive bone and shell adornments tell us something intimate about the people of prehistory. Flesh-and-blood humans, like us, saw these objects as special—perhaps even magical. Worn next to the skin, they moved together through love, dance, worship, work, and daily life.
I have become the maker and the storyteller. My stories are told through hammer marks, texture, precious metal, and luminous stones. I am drawn to beauty, balance, and surfaces that suggest a life fully lived. Sleek perfection tells its story once; texture keeps speaking.
My path to this work began in science, where careful observation, material understanding, and respect for process were essential. That foundation remains. It shapes how I approach metal and stone—how I test, refine, and resolve each piece—bringing discipline and intention to forms that feel ancient and intuitive.
Inspired by early makers and metalsmiths, I use modern techniques to reinterpret ancient forms. In sterling silver and 18 kt gold, with precious and semiprecious stones, my jewelry may feel like artifacts from a civilization that never quite existed.
When I work, time seems to stand still. It is peaceful, energized, and deeply focused—a state often called flow. That energy travels through my heart and hands into each piece.