SHOWROOM MANAGER / DESIGNER

Hi, my name is Ashlen, and I am a Seattle-area native with a lifelong passion for art and design. As the showroom manager and a designer at Baraka Gems, I combine my 10+ years of experience in the jewelry industry with my creativity to design unique, meaningful pieces for my customers. To me jewelry is the ultimate fusion of art and emotion - an opportunity to create wearable art that tells a story, celebrates loved ones, and can live beyond us. My role at Baraka Gems allows me to collaborate with a talented team while helping customers find and create pieces that speak to their unique stories. I love to help someone select a meaningful piece of vintage jewelry, create a custom design, or transform old family treasures into something new. I am proud to be a part of a local business that celebrates craftsmanship, history, and giving back to others, and grateful to be able to do what I love and help bring a little more beauty and meaning into the world through my work. In my spare time, I enjoy writing, painting, skiing, kayaking, going to concerts, and spending quality time with family and friends.