Emilie Shapiro comes from a long lines of creative entrepreneurs, inventors, and free spirits.

Emilie uses the ancient craft of lost wax casting, wherein she carves sculptural pieces into hard wax and casts them into metal. Rough gemstones are incorporated into her work as a celebration of the beauty of natural imperfection.

Emilie is also the author of How to Create Your Own Jewelry Line and Creative Wax Carving.