Maureen Worth had been dabbling in ceramic jewelry and pottery since the '60's, but had not thought to make a living of it. Nearly 30 years later, she decided to pursue a dream. Through the pottery studio at the college where she worked, the psychology professor and Academic Dean turned her passion for art into a successful business. She joined a local art cooperative, displayed her pieces at art and craft shows along the east coast, and attended a few wholesale tradeshows. In 1996 she incorporated Sylvan Spirit, Inc and shortly thereafter was joined by her daughter, Rebecca, who had completed a college degree in anthropology and returned from teaching English in a pottery village in Japan.

Together they create a line of hand-sculpted jewelry that is "natural but elegant" for women who want to express their individuality. The undulating curves and textures of the jewelry are not only exceedingly graceful in appearance, but provide strength and durability. Light weight and comfortable to wear, the jewelry is appropriate for apparel ranging from business to formal events. Sylvan Spirit differentiates itself though technique and design and fills a niche in jewelry made in America.