claire sonnier
About Claire
My jewelry is based in love and connection; with ourselves, with others, and with the natural world. Nature is my inspiration, connection is my intention, and love is my motivation. It it with these values that I create heirloom quality jewelry that is beautiful, authentic, meaningful, ethical, and intentional.
Story
Story
I've been working with my hands for as long as I can remember, and over time that grew into a focus on metalsmithing as a way to create something lasting and meaningful. After receiving my BFA in Jewelry & Metals from the University of Georgia in 2011, I moved to Colorado to work for luxury designer Todd Reed, where I refined my technical skills and developed the level of craftsmanship I bring to my work today.
When I moved to Colorado, I didn't realize how much the landscape would shape both my life and my work. Spending time in the mountains sparked a deep connection to the natural world that continues to influence everything I create.
Over the years I've spent a lot of time exploring - traveling through national parks, taking long road trips, and seeking out quiet, remote places. Those experiences have shaped the way I see beauty, scale, texture, and imperfection, and they continue to inform the materials and forms I'm drawn to.
My work is an extension of that connection - translating elements of the natural world into pieces that feel grounded, wearable, and lasting.
I value jewelry as one of the oldest forms of personal expression - something that carries meaning, marks moments, and is meant to be worn through time. My goal is to create pieces that feel natural to the person wearing them, and that can become a meaningful part of their everyday life.
Handcrafted + Responsibly Sourced
Designing and creating are a meditative process for me. I begin each piece with hand sketches and bring it to life in my home studio through traditional fabrication, without relying on AI, CAD, or automated tools. I believe this infuses my work with the sort of soul that can only be achieved by human hands.
I use only SCS-Certified 100% recycled metals and carefully vet my diamond and gemstone sources, ensuring your jewelry makes the most positive impact on the environment and the people who work to bring those materials to you.
I believe that meaningful experiences are what ignites our souls and connects us with our world and all of the beautiful people and creatures we share it with. My sincerest hope is that when you wear my jewelry you get the same sense of joy, meaning, and connection that I get while making it for you.
I love hearing about your meaningful experiences and am absolutely honored to create heirloom reminders of your most deeply connected moments.
-Claire
