In describing her work, Zoe, a trained goldsmith, says she looks for inspiration in her friends; dynamic and fashion-forward women who know how to put disparate styles, colors and textures together to create unique statements. Most of the pieces in her collection have been inspired by one of the women in her life. She personally sets every single diamond, and purposely leaves the hammer marks made by forging the metal because she likes the authenticity it brings to her work. Zoë Chicco, born and raised in Pennsylvania, discovered she had a knack for jewelry design at a very early age. By the time she attended Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York, she had committed to a major in metalsmithing and a lifelong pursuit of adornment design. With a horizon-expanding sojourn at the Studio Arts Center International in Florence, Italy under her belt, and several apprenticeships with well-established jewelers on both coasts, Zoë set off to create her own unique line of jewelry. Zoë currently resides and works in Los Angeles with her husband, and her dog, Kaya.