stephen dove has enjoyed a career in jewelry design and metalsmithing for over twenty years. he received the graduate award of excellence from the rhode island school of design when he received his mfa in 1997. he has worked as a production jeweler, a head of production, and a college metalsmithing professor.

in 2000 he started his own company specializing in small-scale handmade jewelry. his work has been in over forty shows including sofa and is sold in galleries and fine boutiques throughout the country. he lives and works from his garden studio in berkeley, california.