To Whom It May Concern,

My name is Katie Manak, and I am the owner of Dragonfly Jewelry Studio. I am a master goldsmith with over 20 years of experience, specializing in high-quality custom jewelry and fine craftsmanship.

My expertise includes CAD design, casting, advanced stone setting, engraving, finishing, and complex jewelry repair and restoration. Every piece created through Dragonfly Jewelry Studio reflects my commitment to precision, durability, and exceptional detail.

I operate a fully equipped professional workshop, including a microscope, gravering system, casting equipment, MatrixGold software, and wax printing capabilities. This allows me to bring each design from concept to completion with efficiency and complete quality control.

Jewelry is not just my profession—it is my passion and my business. I take pride in creating meaningful, lasting pieces while maintaining a high standard of excellence in every project.

I invite you to explore my portfolio website to view my work and learn more about Dragonfly Jewelry Studio.
Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,
Katie Manak
Owner, Dragonfly Jewelry Studio

Awards

  • Community High School District 99 — North High Mosaic Art Show —December 2004: Best of Category: Jewelry

Publications

Prefered Mediums

  • Gold (All Alloys)

  • Platinum

  • Palladium

  • Silver

  • Copper

  • Wood

  • Inlays

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Experience

  • Master Goldsmith, Jost Jewelers; Milwaukee, WI—December 2021-October 2023

  • Goldsmith, BR Diamond Suite, Madison, WI— May 2021-November 2021

  • Bench Jeweler, Chalmers Jewelers, Middleton, WI— May 2018-April 2021

  • Bench Jeweler, D&D Jewelers, Sycamore, IL— October 2016-April 2018

  • Bench Jeweler, State Street Jewelers; Geneva, IL—September 2011-May 2013 

  • Bench Jeweler, Jared, Lombard, IL — September 2006-May 2011

Jewelry Skills

  • Channel setting

  • Stone setting

  • CAD-designing

  • Multi prong setting

  • Full bezel setting

  • Semi bezel setting

  • Tension setting

  • Flush setting

  • Gypsy setting

  • Pave’ & Micropave’ setting

  • Casting

  • All General Repair

  • Jewelry Restoration

  • Handmade Customs

  • Repousse’ (metal forming)

  • Electroforming

  • Rubber mold making

  • Metal finishing/Polishing

  • Dapping

  • Engraving

  • Laser welding

  • Millegrain

  • Watch battery

  • Minor watch repair

  • Riveting

  • Invisible Setting