Since childhood, Victoria has been obsessed with the idea of adornment - the style and
self-expression that someone creates through the "look" she chooses. Growing up, Victoria found expression in punk rock music and style; years later, she's still drawn to the rebelliousness of that movement. This love of classic individualism is the cornerstone of her designs.

Victoria's design process may stem from a desire to push the aesthetic envelope, but she also takes an unusual intellectual approach to jewelry. She teaches, holds a Ph.D., and works with historical manuscripts. As she explains: "My 'other life' as a thinker informs my jewelry. I love ancient styles and the philosophy behind them. Jewelry taps into things deep in our minds. It reveals a lot about the wearer...it can transform a person's image of herself...and it's fun!"

Iconic shapes and motifs form the backbone of Victoria's commercial jewelry. She leans towards simplicity and minimalism, but accents her pieces with fine texturing and unusual gemstone combinations. The look is infinitely wearable, but with a bold, modern twist.

But like the jeweler herself, there's more than one side to Victoria's work: "In my custom pieces, I go crazy. I especially love to make rings. To me, the ring is the most powerful and meaningful piece of jewelry. Bigger is better when it comes to my rings...I don't even care if they can actually be worn!"

Victoria's unique approach to jewelry is well-recognized: in April 2006, she was featured on Oh! Be Jeweled!, a special airing on the Oxygen network. Her jewelry has also appeared on MTV's TRL and TLC network, and celebrities such as Scarlett Johanssen, Halle Berry, Reese Witherspoon, Gwen Stefani, Drew Barrymore, Pink, Mary J. Blige, Kelis, and other fashion-forward icons enjoy her pieces.

Victoria lives and creates jewelry in New York City. She teaches jewelry making at School of Visual Arts, where each semester she inspires dozens of students to express their true individuality through jewelry.