About Lore

Hi — I’m Sophie, and I make every piece of Lore by hand in my little studio in Portland, Oregon.

Lore began after I took an intro to metalsmithing course — one class that turned into a full-blown obsession. I fell in love with the process: the fire, the tools, the quiet focus of shaping metal by hand.

What started as curiosity became something deeper — a way of creating meaning through craft.

Each piece is made slowly in my Portland studio, using recycled silver and natural stones. I let the materials guide the design, allowing for texture, imperfection, and transformation along the way.

Every ring and necklace is sawed, soldered, sanded, and shaped by my actual hands. No mass production, no factory. Just me, a torch, some silver, and probably a cup of cold coffee sitting somewhere on the bench.

People sometimes ask what “Lore” means. To me, it’s the stories that live in the quiet — the passed-down, half-remembered myths, the little rituals we make for ourselves, the memories we wear like jewelry even when no one else sees them. I hope what I create becomes part of someone’s personal myth.

And here’s the heart of it: I believe jewelry isn’t just for the polished or the perfect days. It’s for mornings when you didn’t shower, when your hair’s a mess, when you’re just trying to feel like yourself again. Putting on a piece of silver can shift something inside you — a small spark of beauty that makes the day feel a little more your own.

Thank you for being here. Seriously. Whether you’re just browsing or wearing something I made — it means more than I can put into words.