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Custom Jewelry Designed For A-List Celebs | February 12, 2009

Laurie Sarah began selling hand-knotted friendship bracelets in college to make ends meet. The rest is history. She soon found herself immersed in the wonderful world of beads, gems, and precious metals. Today she teams up with a diamond setter and another designer to produce just the right piece for you. Custom jewelry is the specialty of Laurie Sarah Designs. Between Laurie and her husband, they have been in business over 35 years. Their client base includes many wonderful return customers as well as multiple celebrities (ranging from Actors, Musicians and various Sports Stars).

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Jewelry With An Edgy Classic Retro Style | January 23, 2009

Paula Taylor is a native Californian, living in the warm and sunny suburbs of Concord, California. She began creating hand-made jewelry almost six years ago. “I am basically self-taught, but take on-going beading and jewelry design classes to broaden my imagination. I started my own jewelry business almost six years ago and sell my designs on-line as well as in several boutiques; and host trunk shows at various events, salons and boutiques,” said Paula in a recent interview.

“With the exception of custom orders, most of my designs are freely created, without a pre-conceived idea, which often begins with a single … Read More »


 

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Jewelry Making A Family Tradition | December 26, 2008

Growing up, Detta Poster was always a crafty girl.  I remember my mother sending me to a neighborhood craft camp.  The cost was a whopping .75 for the day.  Yeah, she sent me A LOT!  I graduated onward and upward to my first big challenge… a belt made for my mom with cardboard discs covered in foil, string and lots of Elmer’s glue.   Truly a work of art (in the eyes of a seven year old). Imagine my shock when she left for the store that day and forgot to wear my newest creation!!

My grandfather did lapidary work and often … Read More »