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double leaf.jpgJennifer Shon started making jewelry when her friend took her to a bead store and she became inspired to start creating pieces. After wearing the pieces she had made, her friends and strangers started complimenting her on them and requesting pieces. "I got my collection into a store and the pieces took off and I started to sell out right away, which then I started my website to reach out to more people," says Jennifer.

I draw inspiration from a lot of nature and the beauty of a bead. I create my jewelry to be worn everyday and every occasion. I don't want my customer to only be able to wear a piece once.

Some of my best selling items are the circle eternity necklace and bracelet. I wear mine everyday and it's even durable to shower and sleep in. Also the swarovski necklace which can be doubled or tripled around the neck. It's the perfect necklace for a cocktail dress or to add a little sparkle to a tee and jeans. My favorite experiences with my profession is seeing people on the street wearing my creations. It makes me happy to see someone enjoying my piece and looking great!

Jennifer Shon A RET.jpgMy plans for the future are more of the same!  I enjoy to be able to produce affordable pieces that everyone can buy and enjoy for years.

Visit www.jennifershon.com  Los Angeles, California

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Jeweler Pours Heart Into Designs

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assortedstones.jpgBethany Piermantier, owner of Natural Beauty Jewelry, is fascinated by natural gemstones and pearls and feels they are mysteriously beautiful. She lets the beauty of the materials inspire each design and draws ideas from the latest styles and trends. She likes to incorporate eco-friendly materials such as bamboo, wood and coconut shell into her designs. "I am always designing new items, learning new techniques, and fulfilling special requests from my customers as best I can," says Beth.

I have always been the type of person who likes to keep busy with their hands. From an early age, I embraced any activity that allowed me to be creative and to produce a beautiful end product that I (and others) can appreciate and admire. I think I naturally gravitated towards those that could be worn - jewelry. From there, designing jewelry naturally became a creative outlet that I was drawn to.

I taught myself how to make jewelry about 10 years ago and gave away finished pieces to friends and family. I took a jewelry class in high school and fell in love with all of the tools and techniques that can be combined to create anything you can imagine. Continuing to make jewelry throughout college, I obtained a degree in Business Administration and in 2007 launched into selling my own designs through Natural Beauty Jewelry. I am dedicated to providing quality handmade jewelry created from semi-precious gemstones, freshwater pearls, sterling silver, and other natural materials. I love what I do and I pour my heart into it!

Some of my favorite experiences within my profession have been seeing people wear my jewelry. Jewelry is a personal item that represents who you are as an individual and the fact that someone has identified with my work is a huge compliment.

bethpiermantier_02.jpgMy best selling items include a collection of Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelets that come in an assortment of patterns and sizes. They are easy to put on and you can mix and match them to create a bangle feel. The Turquoise Dangle Earrings, Assorted Stone Necklace, and my new Black and White Collection have also been very popular items. All of my jewelry is packaged in recycled paper gift boxes and all hook earrings come with a pair of free rubber earring backs as well. I provide special services such as custom sizing, custom designed bridal jewelry and jewelry repair.

My plans for the future include diversifying my product line to include new and different materials, bangles, rings, and one-of-a-kind items. I hope to expand the availability of Natural Beauty Jewelry to specialty shops and boutiques who feel my work is right for their customers.  
 
Visit www.naturalbeautyjewelry.com    St. Paul, Minnesota

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easter,school,jewelry sept 08 181.jpgDanielle Stirling started making jewelry as a child. My mother bought me a bead loom at one point and I was hooked! I started Elle Jule in 2006 so that I could turn my passion into a business that would allow me to stay home with my children, and the rest is History!

I find inspiration for my designs in many different ways; it really depends on my mood. The seasons are a really big color trigger for me, I have always loved fairies and folklore, so a lot of my designs are heavily influenced by paintings and stories.

The thing I have come to love the most about my business is the feedback I have received from customers, I feel so blessed to be doing what I love and am overjoyed when I hear from a customer that is really enjoying one of my designs. It warms me to be able to share a part of myself that way.

Thumbnail image for chris wedding 316 150x150.jpgI am in this for the long haul with Elle Jule. It can be difficult getting noticed on the internet, but I have been blessed to have some really wonderful sites like this one express interest in my jewelry and write about Elle Jule. This has gotten me some really good exposure. I also have some new designs and collections planned for the next year that I am really excited about moving forward with!

Visit www.ellejule.com.

Jewelry Making A Family Tradition

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IMG_1184.JPGGrowing 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 made me treasured trinkets.  A turtle pin using turquoise, a flower necklace using opals.  I still have them today.  Now when I hold them I am amazed that he took the time to make them for me and at his craftsmanship.  It is true that a well made piece of jewelry is timeless and will last for generations.
 
I have been making jewelry for many years.  I don't have a signature "look".  I wander from piece to piece, looking for inspiration in a beautifully faceted stone or a lustrous pearl.  They truly inspire me and sometimes it can take days or weeks to plan what to make with them.  I love mixing and matching and creating and wrapping and...well I could go on and on. Most of my pieces are one-of-a-kind. Recently I have started using pmc clay to make interesting pieces.  I have painted twigs with the pure silver paste and after firing it in a kiln, only the graceful shape of the twig is left.  Truly unique.
 
I love walking into a store and seeing someone wearing one of my pieces.  I am honored that they value my pieces and still wear them years after I've made them.

I am hoping to expand the number of stores that carry my jewelry.  As with many artists, marketing myself is not a strong point.  It is the love of creating a piece that keeps me going.

Visit www.jewelrybydetta.com.  Manlius, New York 
LB products.jpgMaria Penate is a young jewelry designer from Europe whose pieces have captured the attention of women here in the US.  I am crazy about her rings and recently purchased a stunning red one for myself.

Maria, please tell us a little about yourself and how you got started.

I´ve always loved Arts and fashion. I studied music and piano, I love singing and painting, and I´m always looking for new ways to express myself.

One day, three years ago, I started making my own jewelry. Simple designs with wood beads, glass beads and silver. Many people showed interest in them and that encouraged me to go further. I learned new techniques, and I improved my old ones. Later, I included new materials in my work (like Swarovski crystals or Italian crystals) and I got a great response from my buyers. Two months ago, I joined Etsy. I have many ideas and projects for the future, and I hope they will become true.

Where do you draw inspiration for your products/service?

I love vivid and rich colors. Mixing different pieces and obtaining very surprising combinations is something wonderful.

I want that women who wear my designs will feel glamorous and chic, so that´s my first goal when I´m creating new pieces
. With my jewels, I try to show creativity and colorful ideas. The world can be dark sometimes, but we can make it a little brighter.

LB3.jpgDescribe your best selling items and your favorite experience with making jewelry?

My best selling items are my rings, specially my "Summer Sun" ring. The bright colors, the sparkly Swarovski crystals and the solid sterling silver make of them powerful designs that look beautiful on the hand.

A great feeling surrounds me when I create something someone considers special, something "unique" for them. I also love when I can combine my ideas with the ideas of more people. I have made a lot of custom orders through these years and I find them very interesting.


What are your plans for the future?

I´m preparing a new collection of jewelry for some boutiques. This collection will be available in early 2009. I´m excited with this new project and I hope my customers will like it too.

I´m always looking to learn new techniques which allow me to improve my designs and create new ones, and that´s another of my goals for the new year.


Visit www.leelabijou.etsy.com.  Canary Islands
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