“She cried the happiest tears! You put so much love into Annie’s rings! Your work is beyond words and we’re so lucky to have you be a part of our lives!”
I cannot recommend working with Kate at Arcatus Jewelry enough! When my mother passed away, she left me a few pieces of jewelry which were beautiful, but really old-fashioned and not my style. Kate worked with me closely to transform the jewelry into items that I now can wear every day and will cherish forever.
When I first approached Kate with the idea of transforming my mother's emerald and diamond ring into something that would represent my mother, I had no idea what to expect. She came over to chat about what my mother was like, looked at her photos, and read her obituary. With that information, she did some research, and came up with ideas that totally blew my mind! It's clear that she is incredibly creative, experienced, meticulous, and passionate about her work. I could not be happier with how everything turned out. Thank you so much for creating this beautiful legacy for my mother which will get passed down for generations to come!
"Years ago my grandmother, Mamá Goya, gifted me a single diamond earring. It was a solitary halo that had lost its pair decades ago. Keeping my grandmother close to my heart always, I decided to turn into a necklace. I casually mentioned my vision to a friend and luckily for me, she knew Kate. Upon meeting Kate I knew she was the perfect person to entrust this meaningful piece with. We sat in a coffee shop while I shared my grandmother's story, a story of a stunning, strong and beautiful Mexican woman in all the ways possible. I shared that I wanted the necklace to represent many aspects of her life so with a bit of hesitation I handed her the earring. The next few weeks were pure magic. Co-creating with Kate, now twice, is a special and beautiful process. Her ability to absorb what a piece means, then turn into a true piece of art, is one of her most admirable qualities and also what makes her truly exceptional."
"Working with Kate on my engagement ring and wedding stack was such a fun and beautiful process. She has an uncanny ability to understand my vision, present options, and then add her own ideas to make it even better. Her grace and patience are such a gift — we never felt rushed or pressured in any way and felt like she was truly on our team at every step. It's so special to look down at my hand and know how much love and teamwork went into my rings. Thank you, Kate!"
Kate is a brilliant artist and story teller. One of my favorite things about Kate is when you share your story with Kate, she creates a piece of jewelry that can help serve as a reminder of what you’ve survived, a symbol of your strength or a visual reminder of your journey.
My husband and I have commissioned Kate to create pieces to serve as reminders of a life event. We’ve had her take old pieces of jewelry that no longer have meaning and turn them into something that has new meaning. I’ve bought pieces from her from her collection that we just found to be beautiful and wear because they make me feel beautiful!
Her vision will exceed your expectations.
"After a complete Mari Kondo cleanup of all my things that did not bring me joy, I cleaned out my jewelry box. Phew! That was a big one. The jewelry I have collected from 50 years on this planet tells a love story. The love stories of the people in my life that I have loved and have been loved by, family, friends, lovers. Some of the pieces I never wear but could not part with because of the wonderful memories. I brought a few pieces to Kate and she was able to take the precious stones from the pieces and turn them into beautiful earrings. When I wear them I feel surrounded by love! Kate was a great listener and was able to hear my stories and get a sense of who I am and what would best honor the loves in my life. Mission accomplished!"
“It gives me an immense sense of peace - like I am completely full (or whole maybe) and could never want for anything more. Maybe that sounds strange but it is a very clear sensation”
— S. W.