My jewelry adventure began in 1982 with my first job in the industry. I worked at Indian Jewelers Supply Company as a Findings Manager and at the time I didn’t even know what a finding was! I learned a lot in the 9+ years working there, then moved on to a retail jewelry store in Albuquerque, New Mexico specializing in Native American jewelry, pottery, and other items.

I continued my path and joined Rio Grande Jewelers Supply and enjoyed a long tenure there. Following this very rewarding position, I took my experience to Swest, a jewelry supply company in Dallas, Texas owned by Stuller Settings. Stuller shuttered Swest after a few years then I found my way to Beadalon. I recently retired from Beadalon after an amazing 20 years.

In the many years I’ve been in the industry, I became a professional pearl knotter, jewelry designer, product manager, and instructor at many trade shows and events. I developed new tools, findings and other items for use by jewelers of all levels. I am inventor of record on two jewelry-tool patents. It’s been an amazing career that continues!

I am fortunate to still be developing and creating new and different ways of utilizing wire wrapping. I have a Jewelry Television streaming show on Fridays and often am on their Broadcast shows. I own and operate Two Fabulous with my Partner Fernando DaSilva where we design, create, share, and provide traveling “Jewelry Adventures,” taking makers to fun and interesting destinations. I am told that my classes are both fun and very informative. Come join me and my fabulous friends for this workshop and some really fun extracurricular activities beachside.

Visit my website at https://www.twofabulous.com