Tammy Dickens

About Tammy Dickens

I am a West Virginia native, wife and mother. I grew up in with the mountains as my playground and formed deep Appalachian roots that served me well as life took me away from beloved home state for many years. After time in California and Florida, life has brought me home to WV.

Jewelry making began as a way to reconnect with myself and others and quickly grew into a deeper practice of expression and storytelling. I see each piece as both adornment and talisman, carrying the textures of earth, the strength of stone, and the authenticity of the people who inspire me. My vision is to create work that feels alive with place and spirit, honoring both the journeys I’ve taken and the deep roots of Appalachia.

I create handmade jewelry that tells stories of nature, resilience, and home. My primary medium is wire wrapping, though I also work with metalsmithing, resin, and beading. I am inspired by the landscapes that have shaped me—from the vast skies of California, the white sand beaches of Florida, to the lush woods of my native West Virginia.

I believe jewelry is more than decoration—it is a way of carrying beauty, memory, and meaning close to the body. Through my art, I hope to create connections, remind others of their own resilience, and reflect the quiet power of nature in every design. oration—it is a way of carrying beauty, memory, and meaning close to the body. Through my art, I hope to create connections, remind others of their own resilience, and reflect the quiet power of nature in every design.