Eros Collective

Cristen, founder of Rene’ Guest Jewelry and Eros Collective, calls Austin home and has been exploring artistic expression through jewelry design for over 15 years. As a young child she learned the value of creativity, filling spare time dreaming up elaborate art projects. She takes a special interest in her family’s Native American heritage, and began learning to weave bracelets on a loom for friends in grade school as her first venture into jewelry design. She apprenticed with several artists through college and took a few metals courses at The University of Texas in Austin to develop her skills. Her focus has shifted in and out of several artistic avenues, including cooking, Naturopathic Medicine and Yoga, yet jewelry design has proven to be the true match to her adventurous spirit. Cristen travels near and far finding inspiration in the uniqueness of each culture’s art, traditions, and spiritual practices. She appreciates learning and often challenges herself with learning new techniques and incorporating various styles into her lines. “In a sense, designing jewelry is like decorating people. I love people, all colors, shapes and sizes. The beauty of Jewelry is that it is not limiting, but rather all encompassing. I design to make my customer feel unique, vibrant, energetic and confident. Creativity has been my ticket to freedom in so many ways through life, and I could not be more thankful when I see my designs on friends