1. My name is Sharon (The name of my shop comes from my middle name, Franziska, which was also the name of my Great Grandmother) and I live on beautiful Lopez Island in the San Juan Islands of WA State.
I’ve passionately loved jewelry all my life and have always enjoyed studying and learning about it…and of course collecting and wearing it! I was trained as a fine artist – a painter and printmaker – but, after experiencing health issues directly related to the art materials and processes I was using, I became more focused on my love of jewelry and took additional classes on jewelry making. What began as a way to thin out my own personal collection quickly became a small business that I found really enjoyable and fulfilling. I love to help the right piece find the right person! Helping a customer celebrate a special occasion is really an honor…whether it is an engagement, wedding, anniversary, birthday or birth of a child.
2. It’s hard to choose just one era that is my favorite…they all had beautiful pieces and special attributes, but if I had to choose I would probably say the Edwardian era, followed by the Art Deco era. Edwardian pieces tended to have such incredible detail work and were so feminine…with diamonds featured very prominently, and I am particularly interested in old cut diamonds.
3. My favorite item in my shop at the moment is my “Stunning Art Deco Platinum Diamond Ring” which features a large and simply gorgeous old European cut diamond with wonderful clarity. It has a simple elegance and a great presence on the hand….it’s a piece that I would have loved to add to my own collection!
Pleased to meet you- always a delight to discover shops not previously known to me. One can imagine the artistry that transferred from paper to jewelry making was seamless because the pieces are so beautiful.
-judygovintage
Nice to meet a fellow jewelry lover! What beautiful pieces you have!
It's very nice to get to know you Sharon! Your jewelry pieces are beautiful, and I can tell you have a passion for what you do! Very nice shop!
Your art deco platinum ring is gorgeous ! Love your shop !
Love your shop and your jewelry is absolutely gorgeous!
drooling over the deco diamond rings…thanks for bringing a touch of elegance to our pages.
Barbara aka Cookie
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Thanks so much, Judy!
Kind regards,
Sharon
I'm always happy to meet a fellow jewelry lover, too! Thank you!
Thanks so much for your kind words and encouragement – it is much appreciated!
Sharon, it is wonderful to see your gorgeous shop featured! I'm so pleased still with my stunning ruby & diamond ring that you knew I would love. Really kicking myself, though, for letting that fabulous green tourmaline ring get away! You have the most exquisite taste, beautifully photographed jewels, and wonderful descriptions – it is such a joy to shop with you, and even more lovely to count you as a friend. Congratulations on the feature & happy selling!
How wonderful to see you featured! You have wonderful taste and a great eye. I've long admired your shop and wish you the best in collecting so that there's even more to admire.
Lovely shop! Beautiful pieces!