Petra, Production Specialist & Head of Quality Control

San Diego, CA
  • 20+ years
    Experience In making custom jewelry
  • 2026
    Joined JewelryThis
  • 22
    Total number of JewelryThis dreams created
  • Live for today. Not yesterday and not tomorrow.
    Life Motto

Expertise

I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Design, with a specialization in jewelry and metals, from San Diego State University. Shortly after graduating, I had the unique opportunity to live in Mumbai, India, where I spent four months training in diamond assorting at one of Rosy Blue’s largest manufacturing facilities.Building on this international experience, I went on to spend 16 years as a Production Manager for a jewelry manufacturing company in San Diego. In this role, I developed a deep passion for the manufacturing process and acquired comprehensive, hands-on expertise across every stage from CAD design through to full-scale A–Z production. I enjoy solving complex jewelry production challenges and believe that with the right expertise and manufacturing approach, a well-crafted piece of jewelry can truly last forever.

Fondest Jewelrythis Journeys & My Most Treasured Jewelry Piece

Jade & Koi
The technical skill and design creativity draw me to this piece. I love the harmony and balance found in these mismatched earrings, achieved through traditional elements and motifs.
Palmier Pendant
Transforming objects into jewelry requires a great deal of attention to detail. This charming yellow gold palmier pendant showcases how a keen eye is needed to accurately portray something that exists in nature into precious metal. The way it is realistically captured leaves me with a smile.
An Unmatched Match 
Being in a jewelry industry for over 20 years, I enjoy working on jewelry and love the process but own very few pieces. If I had to choose one it would be an unmatched pair of mined cut diamond earrings I had made using scraps from my late moms jewelry collection.