Bringing the influence of her heritage and culture into each piece of jewelry, Egyptian-born designer Mina Hassan is creating a style of jewelry that is reflective of the past, fused with a contemporary flare.  Her interest in design, art, painting, …

1. Faceted White Agate Necklace, White Agate Wrap Bracelet, Turquoise Multi Chain Earring by MINU Jewels
2. Celtic Flower Earrings by III Rexes
3. Pam’s Pods Earrings, Bracelet, Necklace by Pam Branch Designs

Painting abstract art in college, Pamela Branch always had a desire to create.  With the demands of law school and a subsequent career as a child advocate, painting took a back seat.  For ten years, she represented children in family …

1. Thought Waves Necklace, Starfish Earrings, Swirls On You Bracelet by To Be Me Jewelry
2. Violette Necklace and Carnivale Earrings in Amethyst and Onyx by Leibling Designs
3. Safari Cheetah Cuff Bracelet by Celeste M. Designs

Rhonda Reagan is one designer who uses gemstones as nature made them, imperfections and all, creating an earthy feel to her creations that thrive on harmony between nature and art.

Her eye for style and intuitive understanding of shapes and …

1. Seven Square Multi-Color Stone Pendant from Ananya Studio
2. Mariners Dream Sea Glass Earrings by Out Of The Blue Seaglass Jewelry
3. Olive Jade Apatite Briolette Earrings by Calico Juno Designs

Draped in sparkling jewelry while pretending to be in charge – this is how Lori Lewis used to play dress-up at her grandmother’s Brooklyn apartment – by throwing on every piece in her grandmother’s jewelry box and sitting at her …

1. Multi Word Wide Band Polished Ring by GK Designs
2. Butterfly Collection Cuff and Ring by Onen Surono
3. Vermeil Mix Triple Charm Necklace by GK Designs

Los Angeles based jewelry designer Susan Ankersen is a genuine lover of gemstones and their healing properties. A gemstone junkie, as some of her friends refer to her, she travels often in search of special and unusual stones. They become …

1. Metallic Leather Lariat and Gold Fill Wire Bracelets by in2 design
2. Vermeil Mix Triple Charm Necklace by GK Designs
3. Lapis Luxury Earrings by Peggy Li

As a child of a former model, Celeste M. Tober was exposed to fashion at a young age. While other girls were playing, she was crocheting, beading, and turning dolls into fashionistas.

This early show of creativity lead her to …

1. Mesh Silver Cuff Bracelet by Oceana Jewelry
2. Ocean Mist Bracelet by It’s A Girl Thing Designs
3. Pam’s Pods Earrings, Bracelet, Necklace by Pam Branch Designs

With a BFA from York College of PA and an MFA in painting and sculpture, Bonnie Riconda packs an impressive background in the arts.

With no experience in jewelry creation, but with a love of jewelry and a passion for …

1. Pam’s Pods Earrings, Bracelet, Necklace by Pam Branch Designs
2. Double Shield Earrings with Crystals by Anne Koplik Designs
3. Violette Necklace and Carnivale Earrings in Amethyst and Onyx by Leibling Designs