Jacqueline TATI, the talented, young jewelry designer, was a professional ballet dancer and actress for more than20 years,before she branched out into the world of jewelery. From her childhood training under George Balanchine at the School of American Ballet, followed by years of performing on film, television and stage, Tati learned the value of hard work and accurate detail, beauty, and balance. While still acting Tati became a gemologist, studied art, and apprenticed with master jewelry Kim Ki Park, learning every aspect of jewelry construction, goldsmithing and design. Following her first jewelry design class she was asked by the university staff to teach the class. At the age of eleven she designed her first piece, an emerald and diamond ring for her mother, which still gets requests from customers today. Along with a passion for intense color, Tati believes that every stone has its own particular power. Her jewelry is designed to transform the wearer.