Nettie Kent was born and raised on the island of Martha's Vineyard, and the proximity to the sea in her formative years made a lasting impression. Summers on the beach and winters in Brooklyn influence all of her designs, a mix of organic shapes cast in rough golden metals juxtaposed with soft leathers. Kent enviably honed her jewelry skills working for Philip Crangi, Jill Platner, and Pamela Love. She takes an ethical approach to her jewelry creation process, emphasizing the use of sustainable and recycled materials.