Johanna Berge was born and raised in Lake City, MN, and is known for her beautiful and unique designs combining beads and wire into high quality jewelry. She works in materials ranging from very economical all the way up to precious stones such as rubies and diamonds, combined with metal ranging from economical base-metals up to high-karat gold and platinum. Her styles range from “ancient classical” up to “cutting edge modern” but all show evidence of her ability to create harmony and balance with her choice of materials combined into patterns that are pleasing to the eye. She draws inspiration from color combinations seen in nature while enjoying outdoor activities.