Jennifer grew up alongside her grandfather who owned a coin and jewelry store for over 30 years. Her father dedicated his life to many creative hobbies, one being jewelry making. He introduced her to the endless world of gemstones, rock hounding, lapidary, fine metals, and provided free reign to discover her creative side.
After a long hiatus from the creative world and needing a change, Jennifer's father suggested getting back into jewelry making. Because of him she found her corner in the jewelry world where she can evolve and carry on a passion that was once shared with her father. His endless knowledge and creativity as an artist, have been a constant inspiration.
While Jennifer holds credentials in diamonds and gemstone essentials through Gemological Institute of America (GIA) she is entirely self-taught with no formal training but the guidance of her father. Robert (aka Bob, her father) was a huge component to creative suggestions, even a stone setter as Padova evolved through the years and wouldn't be what it is if it wasn't for him. His knack for ingenuity even in unforeseen situations in the process of creation will forever be an inspiration and a driving force.
