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Designer Sam Woehrmann has over 20 years of experience creating one-of-a-kind, handmade jewelry. Based in San Francisco where he lives with his husband and their little dog, he works directly with clients to design the perfect piece to help them celebrate love, express their authentic selves, display pride, or commemorate life's special occasions.
We got in touch with Sam to learn more about his work and his site, Jeweler.gay. Read on for our #DotGayQAndA!
Tell us about who you are and what you do!
I'm an out-and-proud jewelry designer, metalsmith, and gemologist. I design and hand-fabricate one-of-a-kind pieces that allow you to make a statement about who you are and who you love.
Nothing makes me happier than working with LGBTQIA+ clients to create perfect pieces for engagements, weddings, birthdays, graduations, new babies, holidays, or for no reason at all other than just to treat yo self cuz you're worth it!
Describe yourself in 3 hashtags:
#IAmThatSam #QueerArtist #LoveIsLove
Why did you choose to use a .gay domain?
It's the perfect way to connect with and give back to LGBTQIA+ communities.
Why is it important to you to be proudly and visibly LGBTQIA+ in your field?
Representation matters! I want young, up-and-coming designers to see that they can be proudly, visibly LGBTQIA+ and be highly successful. I want customers to see that there are individuals and businesses that cater to them and serve their needs, and not as an afterthought or performative gesture.
Why is it important to help create a safer internet for LGBTQIA+ people?
The world is a crazy place and the struggle is real. A safer internet for LGBTQIA+ people provides some much-needed sanity and peace of mind to those who need it most.
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