Autochthonous Evolved is a strange name, true, but I wanted something unusual that would stand out, and something that really represented my philosophy of art - to take inspiration from everything, use natural materials, and transform them into something beautiful so they complement a wearer's natural beauty. Autochthonous means found in the place where formed. I think that its meaning is significant, not only because it stands for the materials used to make my jewelery, but it also reminds us that we are all beautiful the way we were made, but that doesn't mean that we can't tweak our natural assets once in a while!

My jewelry-making soon led to love with lampwork. Their amazing beauty inspired to make my own beads, which soon became my primary source of income. However, I love making both beads and jewelry and am now, February 2007, opening an eBay store to make selling them more feasible. I still like experimenting, so you'll find a large variety of shapes, colors, and textures in my work. My experience ensures they will be made with quality materials and techniques so the pieces will last. There's something here for everyone!

I would love to hear from you, so please feel free to write. Let me know what you think of my work, or if you are interested in seeing me auction more of a particular kind of jewelry. My website shows a broader range of my work. I hope that you enjoy browsing!

Julie Schmidt
Owner, Designer
Autochthonous Evolved

Me and my cute boy!