Awards

Recently I was awarded first place in jewelry design at the Affaire in the Gardens show in Beverly Hills. Needless to say, I was shocked, I haven't won anything since 2001, Best of Show at the local Art Center in the Craftmakers Exhibit and I was a Niche finalist in Philadelphia in 1999 at Buyers Market of American Craft. I didn't even know they judged the artists, it did involve cash and a discount off my booth fee for the next show. It really is validation that I am on the right path, even though things aren't selling well right now. Since I produce a luxury item, it is I am sure one of the first things people cut back on in these hard times. Hopefully, things will get better soon.