How it All Started

Since 1989, I have been traveling across Europe in search of unique vintage and vintage-inspired beads. My journey into the world of beads and jewelry began with upcycling costume jewelry into my own creative designs, when I was only 10. From there I began making more jewelry and discovering the world of beads! I am constantly on the lookout for bold, colorful beads, findings and jewelry components, with a special love for pieces used in costume jewelry from the 1920s to the 1980s.

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