Patrick Murphy has studied art, design, and gemology at and through the University of Minnesota, the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, the Gemological Institute of America, and the Revere Academy in San Francisco. His love of the natural world animates the Murphy Design aesthetic:
"My inspiration comes from a lifelong interest in natural phenomena. I marry unusual minerals to metal in many forms and textures, highlighted by my trademark use of high-dome cabochon cuts. My studio continues to pioneer the use of unique cuts and new materials, always expanding our repertoire. Each piece of jewelry we make is a work of art."