Nancy Hoyt was born and raised in Oregon. She got her start in metal working in high school. She graduated from the University of Oregon with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine and Applied Arts with an emphasis in Jewelry and metalsmithing. She has been creating jewelry now for over 45 years.

She employs many different processes including lost wax casting and hand fabrication techniques. She creates custom wedding rings as well as fun and whimsical every day jewelry. Working in a wide range of styles she uses yellow, white and rose gold and sterling silver with precious and semi-precious gemstones to create her unique jewelry.

She sells mainly through her Etsy site, but her work can also can be seen at RiverSea Gallery in Astoria and Whitebird Gallery in Cannon Beach.