A little bit about me...

My customers have often asked me how I got my start in jewelry design, what my inspirations and influences are, and when I am going to do an interview so they can learn more about the designer behind Passementerie. Well, I am pleased to say I have finally given an in depth interview answering those exact questions!

The interview is posted over on Smashing Darling, which is a fabulous online market featuring up & coming independent designers! To read the interview please visit Smashing Darling's blog by clicking here.


Pictured above...The Douro Necklace, a work in progress.

Staring in 2009 I will be posting more frequently to my blog, and rather than just product and sale announcements I will be including information about my influences, design process and my every day life as a young jewelry designer!

The BIG End-of-the-year Sale!!

My biggest sale of the year has begun!!



This year my end-of-the-year sale will be held exclusively on the new online marketplace 1000 Markets. This year's sale is my biggest yet, with 30+ pieces of jewelry marked at 25-60% off, including pieces in 18k gold and platinum!!! The sale starts today, December 26th, and runs through Saturday January 10th! Most of these pieces are one of a kind or limited edition, so once they are sold that will be the last time they are ever offered.

To shop the sale please click here!

Please note: 1000 Markets uses Amazon Payments to process orders. This means the order process is very similar to ordering from amazon.com, you can even use saved payment & shipping preferences from your amazon.com account! If you have any questions about the ordering process please feel free to contact me.

One last pair of earrings...

Here is one last pair of new earrings before the holidays...the Élie Earrings! Created in my signature style, these earrings feature plump, polished briolettes of swiss blue topaz (weighing approx. 20 carats each) which have been topped with cascading tendrils of solid sterling silver, bright pink tourmaline and sapphire in shades of blue, purple and silver.

Last Minute Holiday Additions...

I have two last minute additions to the website before the holidays! Both of the new pieces, the Athina and Noailles Earrings, have been created in my classic cascading tendrils style with solid sterling silver.

Also, please remember the last possible day for purchases with guaranteed holiday delivery is Monday, December 15th!! After that any orders that need to arrive before Christmas will require overnight UPS shipping.


Noailles Earrings...Large, eye-clean polished lemon quartz briolettes (weighing approx 25 carats each) have been topped with solid sterling silver and dozens of cascading tendrils of stunning sapphire in shades of blue, purple, green and pale silver. Finished with hand-fabricated sterling silver french wires.

Athina Earrings...Faceted rounds of smoky quartz (weighing approx. 18 carats each) have been topped by cascading tendrils of solid sterling silver and sapphire in shades of pink, orange and gold. Finished with hand-fabricated sterling silver french wires.