Seller Profile: Dawn Boyer Jewelry

Tell us a little bit about yourself.
My name is Dawn Boyer, and I am a voracious reader who became a librarian to feed my reading habit and an avid lover of jewelry who became a jewelry maker in order to always have something to wear. I started making jewelry in high school, and wanted to go to art school to study jewelry design, but my mother wanted me to have a career, so I went to college and majored in Russian instead!

What will shoppers find in your tent?
There will be lots of earrings, made of pearls in soft, pretty colors and vibrant, sparkly semi-precious gems. There will also be fidget necklaces - long chains with clusters of charms and gems as well as more extravagant necklace and bracelet designs. Also, keep an eye out for the alumna collections: my designs in school colors.

Where do you find your inspiration?
A lot of inspiration comes from a love of Indian and Asian art, along with episodes of Doctor Who and bridal magazines. Most of the time, the beads themselves will dictate the design. I carry a notebook with me to sketch ideas and keep pictures of anything that catches my fancy.  Sitting on the floor with my beads spread out is like meditating, and I love browsing through rows of sparkly gems looking for materials to help me create designs.

Besides Clover, where is your favorite place to shop for art, antiques, vintage or handmade?
I love shopping and finding treasures! Some of my favorite places are SoHo, Portobello Road in London, the markets in Delhi and street vendors in Berkeley, CA.

What possession do you most cherish?
My first Coach handbag which I bought from my aunt for $20, my jewelry-making tools, my library card and my passport. (I have trouble picking just one).

Where can people find you outside of the Clover Market?
Website: www.dawnboyerjewelry.com
Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/people/dawnboyerjewelry

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/dawnboyerjewelry
Retail: Paris Chic Brides boutique in Northern Liberties and Square Peg Artery in Center City