Art has always been a huge passion of mine. When I went to college at the University of North Dakota, all I wanted to do was take art classes, and it didn’t matter what medium. For the fun of it, I took jewelry and metalsmithing, and the rest is history! After working with a great custom fine jewelry store I learned this is, indeed, what I love! The art in designing and helping someone find that perfect piece that will speak to them for the rest of their life. I am also a Graduate Gemologist through the Gemological Institute of America. Though I didn’t really plan on owning my own business until a few years into the industry, I knew that I would absolutely love it because this is where my greatest passion lies. God’s timing was not quite what I had imagined, but He knows best! April 2018, I jumped out and started my very own store, EK Jewelers! I guess you can say those that have inspired me most are my family and friends. As you can see, I use them for some of my photos! I wouldn’t have it any other way, and am SO excited to help each and every one of you find that special piece, that will hold a great lifelong memory.

Tara is a Wyoming Native. She has been married to her husband Dan for 23 years and together they have a dog, 3 cats and 9 chickens that they love. "I've recently discovered a love for all things jewelry!" -TB