Journal

BTS Making The Fall/Winter 2025 Collection

A (still very raw, unfinished) hand-carved, sculptural wooden bracelet by Cornelia Max , with the wax model of an interlocking ring that will be cast in solid 14k gold. This is part of a special c...

Talisman in the Wild: Summer 2025

Courtney in her statement wedding ring stack, including the Portal Ring , Petite Helix Band , and Petite Rollo Band There’s nothing better than seeing Talisman out in the wild, worn day-to-d...

Magical Jewelry: Creating Custom Talismans

Every once in a while, I find that it’s necessary to reiterate that my jewelry collection is called “Talisman Fine Jewelry” not just because it’s a cute name. In fact, the moniker is quite li...

Bringing All of Myself to the Table: A DJ Set

Illustration of me DJing courtesy of Brian Pescador As a creative person, I find that having a variety of outlets to experiment with, explore, and channel creative flow through only just co...

The Latest: Custom Work and Using Your Family Gold

Meeting with clients for a custom project - two very unique commitment rings While releasing a new collection twice a year is certainly a big part of what I do, many may not realize that a ...

For Your Ears: SS25 Playlist

What have I been jamming to in the studio as I make the SS25 collection? Answer: A mix of some sexy AF R&B, house, disco, hip hop, and world music. Guaranteed to soothe your weary ears a...

Work in Progress: The Making of SS25

Sculpting the Growth Spiral Studs This season’s collection came together in a rather powerful, symbolic way. After feeling stuck, stagnant, and overall a bit depressed by the state of the w...

The Last-Minute Gift Guide 2024

This holiday season is officially a week shorter than the last… which may explain why we all seem to be buzzing around like bees that lost their hive, desperately trying to gather our sh*t. Or may...

Good Company Austin Holiday Trunk Show

I’m reuniting with my friends at Good Company shop in Austin, Texas for a special holiday trunk show! Join me IRL and shop the FW24 collection, with a selection of ready-to-take-home gifts an...

Holiday Market with Recital Boutique

Join Talisman along with a beautiful assortment of designers for a holiday market at Recital boutique in the RiNo neighborhood of Denver. Some of my favorite artisans will be there - Oxbow, ...