About Tricia Kirkland

I grew up in the English Lake District, in a tiny village of just thirteen houses, surrounded by open fields and quiet beauty. At eighteen, I moved to New York City — trading countryside stillness for the energy and intensity of Manhattan. That contrast shaped me deeply. I carry both worlds with me in everything I create.

My journey into jewelry began more than twenty years ago when I met my mentor, master wax carver Fred de Vos. Under his guidance, I learned not only technique, but patience, discipline, and respect for true craftsmanship. What started as learning a trade quickly became a lifelong devotion.

Jewelry, to me, is never just an accessory. It holds meaning. It carries memory. It marks love, loss, strength, and celebration.

Some of my most personal work came after losing my mother. I wanted to keep her close in a way that felt beautiful and private — not obvious, not heavy, but intimate. That desire became my memorial collection, pieces designed with hidden compartments to hold ashes securely and permanently. Creating these designs has allowed me to help others carry their loved ones with them, quietly and gracefully.

Every piece is handcrafted in New York in solid gold, made to last, made to be worn daily, and made to become part of someone’s story.

I design jewelry that feels like it belongs to you — not just something you put on, but something you keep.

— Tricia