As a high school student, Carolanne Stalteri fell in love with a ring she couldn’t possibly afford—so she taught herself how to make it. And with that, this classically trained pianist had found her passion—creating mixed metal, stunningly intricate jewelry. Carolanne’s work routinely encompasses multiple metals, three types of gold, and up to nine stones, not to mention Japanese techniques like Mokume Gane and Shibuichi. Each piece is a work of finely crafted art with striking individuality, making it a mention a showstopper to wear. Come to our first Third Thursday of the spring season, meet Carolanne, and take a closer look.