Custom Jewelry Designer:
Kim Klass
"Designing and producing jewelry has brought much joy to my life.  I never tire of the constant scrollwork that embellishes every piece.  I love the intricate detail.   Improving and blending those nostalgic designs of the American West with classic shapes and colorful jewels is the essence of my work. This hardy, made-to-be-worn jewelry elegantly offers a passionate link with the past that can be treasured today and passed on as heirlooms to future generations."

Kim Klass has been designing and producing fine engraved silver and gold jewelry since 1986.  She has presented her work with great style beginning with her first studio, Klass Silver Gallery in Sun Valley, Idaho where she operated for seven years.  She worked in Elko, Nevada for nine years and now resides in the warm weather of lovely Arizona where she has been for over four years.

Her present business of Klass Design, Inc., offers Kim's work to clients around the world, but especially those associated with the western horse world.  Kim loves horses and riding and they are a big part of her life.  She travels to major markets and shows, as well as, participating in roping and horse show events.  Barbara Couture of Couture West also represents Kim at many horse related trade show events, particularly cutting-horse competitions.

Part of the popularity of her jewelry is that much of it is custom made for individual clients she meets at these events, and is not mass produced.  Her unique work incorporates engraved silver and gold with precious and semi-precious stones. 

Kim has won numerous awards and honors for her jewelry and has participated in exhibitions at prestigious shows in Idaho, Nevada, and Arizona.  Her wares are shown at markets and horse events across the country from cuttings in California to the Quarter Horse Congress in Ohio.