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ABOUT THE ARTIST
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Semi-precious gemstones from all over the world. Pearls in many hues. Shells, mother of pearl, vintage glass from 1900 - 1950, sterling silver, and vermeil.
These are the ingredients in Diane's beautiful handcrafted necklaces and earrings: unique, elegant designs for the sophisticated woman. Her pins make a dramatic statement combining vintage pieces with crystals and tassels.
Before she turned to designing jewelry, Diane was immersed professionally in the art museum world for many years. Her wide knowledge of art history and special love of paintings fueled her interest in distinct color combinations and fascinating textural contrasts.
As Diane has said, "I love color, and I try to create harmonious and poetic combinations of different hues from the materials I gather from around the globe. My preference is for bold and dynamic designs that a woman can wear to 'make the outfit' as well as showcase her assured, elegant self."
"Color is my passion and is the overwhelming reason for the choices I make in designing my jewelry. But rhythm and pattern are also important to me, and as a result I rarely have the same beads follow each other in a row. I look for a different syncopation. Texture matters, too, so that I may contrast smooth with faceted to provide a play of light and shadow."
"I love combining new and vintage pieces, as for example semi-precious gemstones with vintage Lucite. It is the overall composition that matters most to me, so that if all the elements I choose come together in an artistic way, I am pleased, and feel that I have achieved a piece worthy of your consideration."
SELECTED VENUES
Topaz Gallery - 3145 Peachtree Rd. NE, Atlanta GA 30305;
404-995-0155
R.W. Wise Goldsmiths,
Inc. - 81 Church St., Lenox MA 01240;
413-637-1589
Meredith
Gallery - 805 N. Charles St., Baltimore MD 21201;
800-753-3575
Baltimore
Symphony Store - 1212 Cathedral St., Baltimore MD
21201;
410-783-8160
Nina Liu and Friends - 24 State Street, Charleston
SC 29401;
843-722-2724
Cincinnati
Art Museum (museum store) - 953 Eden Park Drive,
Cincinnati OH 45202; 513-639-2957
Museum of Contemporary
Art/Jacksonville (museum store) -
333 North Laura St., Jacksonville, Fl 32202; 904-366-6911 x215
Telfair
Museum of Art (museum store) - 121 Barnard St.,
Savannah GA 31401; 912-790-8800
Museum
of Art, Fort Lauderdale (museum store) -
1 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale FL 33301; 954-525-5500
Museum
of Contemporary Art (museum store) -
770 N.E. 125 St., North Miami FL 33161; 305-893-6211
Katonah
Museum - 134 Jay Street, Route 22, Katonah, New York
10536;
914-232-9555