Todd Daniels has a professional background in diamond setting, custom jewelry design, precious metal engraving, and art that spans over 37 years. He uses bright cuts and geometric patterns to add decoration and emphasis to his settings. He has a deft mastery of engraving and utilizes whatever style is needed to achieve the desired effect. Todd often layers together pierced, engraved, and set pieces to create refined jewelry with dimension and beauty. Todd was interested in making art and jewelry from a young age. As a child, he crafted jewelry out of metal parts his dad had around. He was creative with the materials he had available, taking a plain metal nut and filing it into a signet ring. In high school, Todd enjoyed taking part in an art program that had a jewelry design option. He won a Governor ’s Award in a jewelry design competition and decided to pursue art in college. Todd graduated from Miami University in 1983 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, with a concentration in Jewelry Design and Intaglio Printmaking. After graduating, he continued to expand his skillset through observing other professionals, research, and trial
and error. Once he had the process down, he would practice until he perfected these new techniques. Todd worked for a local jeweler for thirteen years. During his time there, he developed its custom design department while also building his own shop. In 1996, Todd started his own business. Through his work, he met Joe Vogelsang and began to do contract work for Whitehouse Brothers. Vogelsang brought him materials and told Todd that he would take as many pieces as he could produce. Todd honed his skills as a designer and developer by working on vintage-style filigree rings over a period of 10 years. At the time, he was the only person working with the company that could complete a ring from start-to-finish. Since then, Todd has worked independently, creating custom pieces for clients. He also regularly teaches for GRS at the Training Center in Emporia, KS, and has taught and demonstrated in different parts of the world, including China, India, Greece, France, Norway, and many, many more. He has also spent time working with a local high school art program, introducing a new generation of students to engraving and jewelry work.
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