Though the pavé diamond-setting technique originated in 18th-century France, it’s never been truer to its purpose—to illuminate the brilliance of smaller stones—than in the accomplished hands of artist Dana Kellin. For more than three decades, Dana has been a singular voice in the fine handmade jewelry sphere: informed by tradition, yet infused with a POV that’s unequivocally her own. A modern master of both traditional pavé and pavé-look beading, Kellin’s work is also defined by delicate chain fringes and intricate wire wraps—complementary techniques that imbue her jewelry with a sense of playful movement while grounding it with an earthy gravitas.