Janet’s testimonial

“Wow! It’s really difficult to do a testimonial for Karen because there is so much to say – after all, I’ve known Karen since 1995! Most of the professional work Karen has done for me is in designing unique jewelry pieces. (And, although she doesn’t know this yet, I want to commission her to do a painting ….) Those experiences were so much fun!...

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Choosing a custom jewelry designer

How do you go about having custom design jewelry made? First and foremost, find a jeweler you trust. Ask your friends, people whose jewelry you admire. Find a designer who has a good reputation in your community, has been around a long time. That’s just good business. After trust comes communication. Can you easily talk to this person? Is he or she listening to you?...

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Walk on the Wild Side

“Take a Walk on the Wild Side” Drusy and garnet earrings in 14ky. These are sold but I add new styles and colors all the time. Please go to the Jewelry section and click on the earrings. The name for my collection comes from the animal print clothing trend that just doesn’t seem to be abating, and the name drusy refers to the micro crystals on the...

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Recycling Jewelry

Have you ever considered the advantages of “recycling” your old and unused jewelry? Maybe it’s gathering dust in a drawer, or languishing in a safe deposit box. Yes, it has a history … maybe even fond memories …but if you’re not wearing it, what value does it have to your heart now? Re-using your precious gems and recycling the gold is not only a path...

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