One of the cool things about this series is the opportunity to hear from a wide variety of people, including jewelry designers. Today, we are talking with Catherine Shattuck of Victorian Rose Boutique about her jewelry memories. PH: What was your favorite piece of jewelry when you were growing up? Why? CS: When I was a teen, I remember going to a bead store and picking out beads to make some hippie jewelry with. So I strung a couple of necklaces with those first beads. Haha! I would say that's when my interest in beading began even though I didn't bead continuously at the time. PH: What is your favorite piece of jewelry now? Why? CS: My fave piece of jewelry now is my wedding ring set because my husband, the love of my life, gave it to me. PH: Who has influenced your jewelry tastes? CS: Currently my taste in jewelry has gravitated towards Victorian/vintage inspired pieces. I was already leaning in that direction but a friend and jewelry designer, Brenda Sue Lansdowne, who's very knowledgeable about vintage pieces, has given impetus to my choice. Hi Brenda! LOL!! PH: Do you have a favorite memory involving jewelry? CS: One of my favorite memories regarding jewelry was when my best friend and I went to a local jewelry store and I was able to pick out my first gold and sapphire ring. It was a reward to myself for a reason I choose not to disclose. But that was about 25 yrs. ago and I still have that ring and wear it all the time. PH: When you choose jewelry, what factors do you consider? (price, fashion, emotional ties, etc?) CS: I rarely buy jewelry anymore because if I need something, I just make my own. The only recent pieces I picked up was a lovely necklace with a pendant watch on it that a fellow jewelry artist and friend made. And the same with a bracelet I purchased; another artist made that as well. Otherwise, I make my own. PH: What jewelry trends do you like? Hate? CS: I like the Gatsby trend and I dislike the geometric stuff. Sorry to all you geometric fans out there. LOL!! PH: If you could have any piece of jewelry in the world, what would it be? CS: Christy Friesen's polymer clay GORGEOUS Peacock Necklace! Thanks Catherine! I enjoyed hearing what you had to say about your jewelry. :) If you are interested in sharing your jewelry memories, send me an email at [email protected]. I would love to share your story as well!
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7/17/2013 01:11:34 pm
This is so great for you and I enjoyed this very much.
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9/9/2013 06:27:38 am
Thank you, Cindy. Your a sweetie! (I just saw your comment. Sorry)
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7/20/2016 08:43:28 pm
Fabulous interview Catherine....you so deserve the recognition for your beautiful work!
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