Sharon Curtiss-Gal.

Sharon knew from a young age that one day she would pursue a career using her artistic abilities. Her parents recognized early on that she had a talent and enrolled her in the Baum School of Art from 1985-1993, where Sharon flourished and discovered her love of drawing and painting. In high school, Sharon took a jewelry class where she learned the basics of metalsmithing. Excited at how naturally this came to her, Sharon then decided to pursue this new path and was accepted into Kutztown University’s metalsmithing and jewelry design program, where she later graduated with a Bachelors of Fine Arts in 1997.

After graduating, Sharon briefly started with The Gem Vault in sales and jewelry repair. Shortly after, Sharon moved out of the area and worked for various other jewelers and talented artists, gaining experience as a metalsmith. In 2003, she returned to The Gem Vault, and has been an integral part of The Gem Vault team ever since! Having the knowledge and skills as both a designer and metalsmith, Sharon’s passion for jewelry design has helped her create timeless, unique pieces for her clients.

To say that Sharon is passionate about color is an understatement and is a vital piece of her designs. She is very particular about tones and shades, making The Gem Vault a perfect fit for her designs. She creates whimsically classic designs that are often inspired by nature and architecture, marrying fluid lines against structured forms to create a balanced design.

Sharon is married to an amazing husband and together they are raising their two children on an eight acre flower farm. In her free time, Sharon enjoys searching for vintage treasures at thrift stores & flea markets and tending to her cut flower farm.