Olivia Shih

Olivia Shih is a jewelry designer, goldsmith, and lapidarist based in Oakland, California. Born in the USA to immigrant parents and later raised on the subtropical island of Taiwan, she is attuned to nuances in language, culture, and human interaction. The core of Olivia’s practice is translating emotion into jewelry. Trained as a writer and artist, she begins the design process by crafting a singular emotion into a narrative of precious metals and gemstones, vulnerability and strength. Every single piece of minimal, modern jewelry passes through her hands, fingertips c...Read More