Brief Biography

Claire Matney was raised on the West Coast where she always had a love for art. Her mother is an inspiration as she is also an artist and helped Claire create her own style. As a child she took many painting and drawing classes along with all sorts of dance. In high school she took photography for many semesters and in college had fun with pottery. Claire finally found her niche when she took a beginning jewelry making class at a local bead store.

Claire holds a BA in Communications, specializing in Marketing (California Lutheran University, 2004). Claire currently lives in Mesa, Arizona with her husband and three dogs, cat, hamster, fish and tortoise.

Artist Statement

I discovered my love for making jewelry when I took a jewelry class just for fun at a local bead shop with my cousin. After taking that class I started making jewelry for myself and gifts for friends and family. Soon people started making orders and I decided I couldn't stop there. I started my business and have been creating jewelry since 2004. My jewelry is currently being shown on my website and throughout the year at home shows.

I try to create a fashionable piece of jewelry that will be make women feel just as beautiful as they are. I individually handcraft every item with love, hoping that whoever purchases the piece will love it just as much as I do. I started out hand crafting earrings, then added necklaces and most recently rings. I work with a variety of semi-precious stones, crystals, beads, silver and gold findings. Most of my work is one-of-a-kind, and I love working with customers to create personal and meaningful pieces of jewelry that are both unique and affordable.