Erica Roberts
Business Name: Brightsmith Designs
Facebook: facebook.com/brightsmithroberts
Instagram: instagram.com/momma_brightsmith
Primary Materials: Silver, Gold, Platinum, Base Metals (Brass, Copper, Nickel, etc.)
Areas of Specialization: Hand-Fabricated Jewelry, Commission Work, Faceted Stone Setting, Jewelry Repair, Design (non-CAD)
What you should know about Erica: My experience on the bench began in high school with a simple jewelry class, and I fell in love with the bench! I graduated with my BFA in metalsmithing/jewelrymaking from NIU and have been a repair jeweler for over 10 years. I love designing my own projects on the side and setting all sorts of gemstones.
Erica was our FIRST PLACE winner for the 2026 winter challenge!
“Transform” Neck piece featuring copper, brass, silver, and a variety of faceted stones.
