Barbara Smith McLaughlin – Fine Jewelry is the culmination of a journey started in my childhood. As a young child I recall playing “dressing up” but it was not the clothes that mattered it was the jewelry. I have been blessed with a gift of color perception that most people do not have, I have more pins and cones in my eyes which allows me to see subtle color variations. This gift came from my grandfather who was a master dye matcher in the woolen industry.
A lot of thought, time and patience has been curated into each piece of jewelry, capturing a moment of my life in metal and stones leaving an heirloom to be treasured for generations. |
Rich Textures and Gorgeous Gems are the building blocks of my jewelry. In January of 2023, I reflected back on the past year with the introduction of my Tahitian Cherry Collection. What I found was a way to build a very cohesive body of work. I received a number of awards and accolades with that collection want to read more .
Yes, I will find a way to fashion an asymmetrical earring { it will just be a different style!}. So, new for 2023 is the Magnolia Collection. New for 2024 is to combine these collections, of what fun...stay tuned. My only goal is to offer you jewelry that makes you feel beautiful inside and out! |