Natural Designs
History
A new and improved lighter BJ
Our jewelry store in Manitou
Springs, Colorado, was open for ten years from 1977 to 1987. My
husband, Lee, my three sons and I worked very hard to ensure
excellent quality and to provide the best service for our customers.
My oldest worked as a silversmith and even Brian, who was only
five when we opened our store tried to sell rings while sitting on a
stool. Since our return to California, my husband and I
continued our jewelry business doing mail order and showing at
high-quality art and craft shows.
I have moved to Oregon. My
hubby, Lee passed away 6 years ago and I am adjusting to single life.
I keep busy teaching jewelry designing.
We are still designing new and
more elaborate "woven" pieces of jewelry. The individual pieces of
liquid sterling silver and gold filled will not chip or peel. Many of
these necklaces have several drops of crystal. Each necklace is
distinctive and unique.
I made a white clam shell necklace
for my son Joe, who is 40 something and had never wore one before. It
did not break or lose color, it just stayed beautiful. I believe that
natural beads and shells are the most durable items used for
designing jewelry and that is the main reason that I still am
creating new necklaces, earrings, and bracelets, 20 years after we
opened our doors in Manitou Springs. I would love to hear if
anyone
came into my store when we
were open in Colorado and have comments about my jewelry. Janice H.
from Chicago was one of my best customers, having bought jewelry from
me for 15 years. She recently wrote me,
"
I have been a customer
of Natural Designs for many years and have ordered many lovely items
from Barbara. Her workmanship has always been excellent. She has
never failed to describe all items with great accuracy. I have been
very satisfied with the
quality
of
all her jewelry and with the manner in which she conducts her
business. I continue to be a customer."
I make limited quanities of
each design so you won't see my necklaces being sold in department
stores. I can create special orders of bead, shell, or crystal
necklaces in various sizes and colors. I can also make any liquid
heishi necklace using either sterling silver or 12K gold filled
longer or shorter for a small additional charge. Standard necklace
size is 15" unless stated otherwise.
Comments or
Questions
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