Lapidary artist and jeweler Ethan Schultz graduated from Metropolitan State University of Denver in Spring of 2022 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Jewelry. Originally in pursuit of a computer science degree, his passion for stones and rockhounding changed his direction in life. He now cuts cabochons, carves stone jewelry, and constructs sculptures. Ethan describes his art as enhancing the natural beauty of nature’s creations. Each stone is cut to emphasize the patterns and colors seen. He is also proficient in silver and other metal work, having apprenticed with local renowned silversmiths and sculptors.