A “eutectic” is a substance made of more than one element that has a specific melting temperature, not a temperature range. The formation of a eutectic relies on the concentrations at which the individual elements are mixed; too little or too much or any one element disrupts the balance.

In every piece of the EUTECTIC collection, this sense of balance and uniformity is ever present. Silver, gold, and natural stones combine to create a single, coherent design while also highlighting each element’s individual beauty. The result of this combination produces pieces with a seemingly harder, more sculptural edge than other brands. However, the designs also conjure images of architectural elements and wide open spaces, keeping the jewelry feminine, graceful, and timeless.

EUTECTIC jewelry is created with the individual in mind. Signature EUTECTIC pieces are bold enough to wear at any formal event, but understated enough for the office or weekend wear. And because beauty comes in all shapes, colors, and sizes, EUTECTIC jewelry also offers a wide variety of designs. Earrings and necklaces are often created in two sizes: thinner wire and smaller stones for women with petite frames or delicate features and thicker wire and more substantial stones for those with bold styles or stronger features.

Few chemical combinations have a eutectic point; the rest simply exist as they are: unbalanced, but stable. It is our hope that you find your eutectic point -- the point in your life at which all the lists, the hopes, the responsibilities, the concerns, the events, and the chores exist in one place, in one state. And though we know that sparkly rocks alone won’t make your life complete, we do think that what we create will fulfill your need to feel beautiful and be practical.

Cheers.

With a background in biomedical engineering and with a love for art and architecture, Ballow developed the designs for EUTECTIC as a balance between function with form. An engineer schooled in simplicity and efficiency, she uses simple shapes and color schemes to maximize the wearability and practicality of each piece. An avid fashion follower and art hound, she keeps Eutectic pieces in line with current trends without sacrificing the original concept of the brand.

Ballow is active in her community, donating her graphic design skills and her jewelry to local community and social organizations. She is a member of WIVLA (Women in Visual and Literary Arts) and the Houtson Craft Mafia. She runs a blog, "a rare thing" that promotes Houston area artists, designers, musicians, photographers, and other craftspeople. She currently lives in Sugar Land, TX with her husband David and their two cats, Loki and November.