Jazzie Jewels Designs By Jackie

by Jacqueline C. Bates
(Aiken, South Carolina)

What inspired me to design jewelry - I had a jewelry show in my home, selling someone else's jewelry. It was a success.

I ordered many items myself. After receiving the jewelry I examined it carefully, because I am a fanatic when it comes to quality jewelry and I love it! The pieces that I received were not that well made.

I said to myself, (this looks so easy) I think I can do this. I always had a passion for designing and creating things, such as paper wrapping, clothing, candy making, which is another passion of mine.

Getting back to the jewelry making. I wanted a certain color necklace, I looked everywhere for it. In my mind I knew exactly what I wanted but could not find it.

So I was out shopping and I passed by this bead store. I went in. I imediately spotted the colors of beads that I wanted.

I didn't know the first thing about making jewelry. The sales representative told me to buy the beads and she will show me how to strand the beads and add a necklace clasp.

That was the only training I received and I have been making jewelry ever since, and have started my own business. I love it, it's like additions.

I design each piece carefully and thoroughly. When I go to bed at night the ideas pour into my mind.

I keep a sketch pad next to my bed, when a design comes to me in a dream or throughout the night I imediately do a quick sketch of it so that I won't forget it. Sometimes as I'm sitting at my jewelry table ideas just flow and I start designing.

I have been making hand made jewelry since April 2011. I have not had any showing, but have sold quite a bit to my friends and family. Everyone that sees it said it is beautiful.

I will be showing it October 2011. I pray that it will be a success.

Jacqueline C. Bates