Comtemporary heirloom jewelry - where stones have style!

There nothing like handmade, especially when it’s made with love!
I come from a family that believed in hand-made: my grandmother was a clothing designer, grandpa was a tailor, dad was a haberdasher, mom is a baker...and I am a jewelry designer! As a child I was learned to support the artist’s community. When I travel and when I’m home, I visit art fairs, festivals, and galleries for inspiration. Wherever I can find exceptional pieces by extraordinary designers, I try to take a bit of their inspiration home with me.
My favorite handmade piece is a recycled penny parking meter; the head is original and the pedestal stand is a wonderful bright orange with duck feet as the base. I’ve had it for over 15 years and it’s still the best conversation piece I have ever owned. And the best part? It still works!!!


Gina, jewelry designer, www.bejeweledbygina.com
Pasadena, CA
Tuesday, June 30, 2009 8:46 pm