Cathy Waterman is a California-based jewelry designer who creates feminine, lyrical, and ethereal pieces using fair trade stones and recycled metals. Her designs are described as "ethereal, feminine, and lyrical" and are said to embody harmony and subtle beauty. Waterman's work is influenced by stories from ancient Sumerians, Egyptians, Byzantines, King Arthur, and fairies in the Northern Isles. She also uses recycled materials like platinum settings, high-karat gold, and diamonds.