My love for vintage jewelry began about fifteen years in 2008, when I was cleaning out the home of my beloved Aunt Beatrice. I began finding boxes of vintage and antique jewelry in her attic, closets, and garage, and from that day forward—as dramatic as it sounds– my life was changed forever. The day I began finding jewelry from the1940’s,50’s and 60’s in Aunt Bea’s closets, marked the beginning of the “rest of my life.” Because, from then on, I have been in love with rhinestones, vintage beads, pearls, brooches, and opera-length necklaces. I have lived for crystal chokers, sterling silver bracelets, and old, gold-filled rings. It was on that day that I discovered that there was a whole world out there—from Europe to Mexico to Asia and back to our own fifty states—that created, wore, and preserved magnificent, well-made costume and fine jewelry that sparkled like nothing I had ever seen before! I began to study the designers of these gorgeous pieces—from Miriam Haskell to Monet to Hobe. After that, I began searching for,collecting designer jewelry pieces—a hobby I have been passionate about for years now! Many of my pieces are original designer vintage; some are pieces that I have made by combining or repurposing vintage elements to make something that is reminiscent of days gone by, but may be more comfortable, practical, and flattering than its elder predecessor.