Welcome to Lia Gormley Fine Jewelry

"The stone I had was very expensive and I was really reluctant to trust anyone to set it. I decided to call Lia and we set up a meeting. She showed me some of her work and I was confident she could do the job. When Lia had finished I was extremely pleased with her work and I ended up buying one of her own pieces that she had shown me." - Debby L., NH

Artist Statement

My passion for jewelry started while I was a student at Rhode Island School of Design. I entered school with the intention of becoming an illustrator, however I soon realized that I was drawn to working three dimensionally and found that making jewelry was the perfect outlet for my creativity.

After graduating with a BFA in Jewelry and Light Metals I worked as a goldsmith for a designer in Manhattan. There I perfected my craftsmanship and attention to detail.

Working with precious gemstones intrigued me and in 2000 I earned the title of Graduate Gemologist from the Gemological Institute of America. My fascination with the beauty of gemstones encourages me to continuously explore gemology through advanced studies.

I design and create each piece of jewelry utilizing traditional goldsmith techniques. Combining 18k gold and platinum with precious gemstones inspires me to create lasting pieces of jewelry with an heirloom quality.

Education
Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Jewelry and Light Metals, 1993

Gemological Institute of America, New York, NY
Graduate Gemologist, 2000

Advanced studies in gemology, 2000-present

Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, Deer Isle, ME
Anticlastic raising, 1999 June

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Organizations
Gemological Institute of America Alumni Association

Society of North American Goldsmiths

League of NH Crafts
State juried member

National Association of Jewelry Appraisers
Candidate member
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Lia Gormley
lia@liagormley.com

"Jewelry is Generational..."