DeAnna Cochran hadn't always had a career in creating fine jewelry. While she held a degree in Metalsmithing, she had focused her career on computer software resell and traveled extensively around the globe. It was after she had her son Jackson 4 months premature and his untimely passing 3 weeks later that DeAnna began to once again dabble in designing jewelry by creating mother's birthstone and memory bracelets. Once her 2nd son arrived, she put her passion into it full time and returned to metalsmithing and creating her hand carved collections.

"As an artist my ultimate goal is to create beautiful pieces both in design and meaning. Each piece is created one at a time, by hand, and carved down to the finest detail."

Previously selling direct to customers through a website, she has now decided to focus on offering her designs through galleries and boutiques. Her new site now serves as a portfolio and will continue to add retailers and galleries as they come on board to showcase her talent. Today her main retailer is Skimbaco, an online retailer whose recent press includes Tom Cruise's mention of ladybug shoes for daughter Suri from Skimbaco during his interview with Oprah. Skimbaco offers DeAnna's popular boutique designs and the original mom and memory collection (still a popular collection) from her initial launch. This Fall a new collection will be offered through U.S. and Canadian galleries after DeAnna debuts it at the Philadelphia Buyers Market of American Craft this August.

"I have introduced rough cut diamonds into several new 2008 designs. These diamonds are conflict-free diamonds and a perfect compliment to the leaves in their pure forms. The leaves and rough cut stones with their imperfections make them perfect in the world, much like people."

You can see DeAnna Cochran's portfolio at www.deannacochranjewelry.com or purchase them at www.skimbaco.com.