STONE + SALT JEWELRY

Do you love gold as much as I do?

Are you the kind of person who wants jewelry you can wear every single day—whether you're traveling the world, celebrating a milestone, or just living your life?

Do you crave pieces that are minimalist, durable, and timeless, not trendy or delicate?

Are you drawn to quality over quantity, and tired of jewelry that tarnishes, breaks, or sits in a drawer because it doesn't feel like you?

If you just said yes, welcome. You're in the right place.

I finally recorded an intro video. If you have a few minutes, I'd love for you to watch it:
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I'm Lizzie, and I create handcrafted demi-fine gold jewelry for people who value quality, craftsmanship, and pieces made to last.

I've been a Fire Captain and Paramedic in Jackson Hole since 2011. But at 43, I'm thinking about what comes next. I don't want to be running into burning buildings forever.

Jewelry design started as a way to use the creative side of my brain, but it's become something bigger: a path forward, a business I'm building intentionally so that one day, I can step away from the fire service and into this work full-time.

Stone + Salt: Mountains, Rivers, and Ocean

I moved to Jackson Hole in 2005 for what was supposed to be one winter of snowboarding before law school.

Twenty-one years later, I'm still here.

It didn't take long to fall in love. The Tetons felt like the Blue Ridge Mountains from my college days at Appalachian State—but bigger, wilder, more rugged. I became a whitewater river guide on the Snake River, spending nearly a decade navigating rapids, teaching people to respect the water, and chasing trout in high-elevation streams and alpine lakes.

In 2011, I joined Jackson Hole Fire/EMS as a firefighter and EMT, and worked my way up to Paramedic and eventually Fire Captain. I'm currently enrolled in a two-year Executive Fire Officer program, because I've never been someone who stops learning or growing.

But the rivers, the peaks, the wild currents—they never left me. They're woven into everything I create.

The Tetons aren't just a backdrop—they're carved into my signature pieces. I sculpt them in wax, capturing the raw, rugged beauty of these mountains, then have them cast by a trusted partner and finish each piece by hand in my Jackson Hole studio.

But here's what most people don't know: I'm a mountain person with an ocean soul.

I grew up on the water. My dad had a sailboat and a Boston Whaler, and we spent every summer deep sea fishing, body surfing, and chasing waves on boogie boards. The ocean was my first love. When I moved to the Tetons, I fell hard for the mountains, but I couldn't shake the pull of the sea.

So I taught myself to surf. First in Costa Rica. Then Bali after paramedic school, where I spent two weeks at surf camp as a gift to myself. Nosara for my 40th birthday. Sayulita for my bachelorette. Every chance I get, I'm back in the water, chasing waves.

That's why I named this brand Stone + Salt.

Stone for the mountains that ground me every day.
Salt for the ocean I carry with me, even when I'm landlocked.

My wave rings and bracelets are designed to resemble sets of surf waves—a reminder of the rhythm and freedom of the water, no matter how far inland you are. And as I grow, I'm exploring designs inspired by rivers, alpine lakes, and the wild currents that have shaped my life in Jackson.

Handmade. Heirloom Quality. Built to Last.

Every piece is handcrafted in my Jackson Hole studio using traditional metalsmithing techniques: lost-wax casting, fabrication, stone setting, and wire wrapping.

I work exclusively in demi-fine materials—gold vermeil (sterling silver with a thick layer of 14k gold) and gold-filled. These materials offer the warmth and durability of gold without the $2,000 price tag, making heirloom-quality jewelry accessible for everyday wear.

My goal is to continue expanding into fine jewelry, working in solid gold as I grow, and deepening my skills in techniques like engraving and advanced stone setting.

Who I Design For

I create jewelry for people who value quality over trends. People who want pieces they can wear every single day. Minimalist, durable, and timeless. Jewelry that feels as good as it looks.

Whether you're celebrating a milestone, treating yourself, or searching for a meaningful gift, I want Stone + Salt to be part of your story.

My Hope for You

When you wear Stone + Salt, I hope you feel grounded, confident, and connected to something bigger than yourself.

I'm constantly learning and evolving as a maker. Every class I take, every new technique I master, brings me closer to the vision I have for Stone + Salt: a collection of heirloom-quality pieces that honor both craftsmanship and the natural world.

Thank you for being here.

Lizzie
Fire Captain, Paramedic, Jewelry Designer
Jackson Hole, Wyoming