Kindred Lubeck is an American goldsmith, hand engraver, and jewelry designer known for bespoke, vintage-inspired rings and fine jewelry under her label Artifex Fine Jewelry. She trained in the craft working with her father, Jay Lubeck, a longtime goldsmith in Neptune Beach, Florida, and transitioned from an early career outside the trade into full‑time metalwork and engraving after learning the craft in her family workshop[1][3]. Lubeck’s practice emphasizes hand engraving, architectural settings, and using the stone’s character to dictate a design; she often works with antique stones and vintage components, and is also a collector of vintage jewelry and gems[5][4]. She gained wide public recognition in 2023–2024 when media reported she designed the engagement ring for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, a commission that brought global attention to her aesthetic and methods[3][4]. Following that exposure she launched Artifex Fine Jewelry as a New York–based, consultation‑focused business offering custom work and occasional curated releases of exceptional stones[3][1][5]. Beyond celebrity commissions, Lubeck has collaborated with galleries and auction houses; for example, she participated in curated sales and features such as Sotheby’s “The Gem Drop,” where her engraved settings and selection of antique diamonds and sapphires were presented to collectors[4]. Her work has been profiled in lifestyle and regional press that document her move from Florida to New York and her growth from studio apprentice to independent designer and business owner[1][2]. Lubeck remains active in custom design and limited releases through Artifex Fine, maintaining a focus on handcraft, proportion, and the interplay between stone and setting; recent public visibility stems largely from the high‑profile engagement ring commission and subsequent gallery and auction presentations of her work[3][4][5].