Name: Kristy Lee
Website: http://www.kristyleejewelry.com
Where are you located? Arkansas
Tell us a bit about yourself: I am a California beach native, now living in the “foothills of the Ozarks.” I do jewelry as a hobby when I can.
When and why did you begin designing jewelry? In 2005. I have been a collector of vintage and costume jewelry for almost 20 years, during which time I never thought of making my own jewelry. I lived a fast paced California life as a UPS driver. In 1998 I had some physical problems causing me to be unable to work. I eventually discovered that I could make jewelry. I decided I wanted to have a lasting contribution to the world, which is why I sign my jewelry. From the moment that I made my first piece, I was hooked.
What style of jewelry do you make? Vintage inspired (50’s-60’s) ‘one of a kind’ and sometimes ‘over the top’ beaded costume and gemstone jewelry. Kristy specializes in extraordinary bib necklaces.
Bib necklaces
Tribal bib necklace
What materials and methods do you use?
I piece my jewelry together using various components including plated metal findings (eyepins, headpins, jumprings, chain) and of course glass, gemstone, pearl, unused vintage, and polymer clay beads.
Where do your design inspirations come from? Mostly from things I see; colors, nature, flowers, candy…. also feelings/emotions inspire what I make.
Where can your jewelry be seen? My website and My Blog Talent Database and Etsy
Upcoming events: Fall Craft Show in Hardy, Arkansas
Who are you a fan of? Vintage jewelry designers. There are too many to list.
Price range: $3.00-$300.00.
Tell us a little about one of your favorite creations: My favorite is my rose garden necklace because it is so appealing to the eyes. It looks delicious and reminds me of buttercream frosting.
- Rose Garden
Anything else you wish to add? I am currently volunteering at our local animal shelter which is in desperate need of supplies to care for these animals. I am presently donating 20% of all sales to the purchase of food, medicine and supplies for this shelter.
Kristy Lee "Girlfriends" collection
Thank you for your interview and your extravagant bib necklaces and we hope this interview will bring some needed supplies to your animal shelter!
5 Comments
August 24, 2008 at
Hi,
This is really very interesting and amazing to know about your jewelery. I think you are doing a good job and you will be having a great time. These are really very good designs for the jewelery presented here. This looks like a real nice work.
August 25, 2008 at
Kristy Lee’s work is extraordinary! Her ‘Rose Garden’ is so lush & rich. If I owned it I would display it in a shadow box frame while I wasn’t wearing it! Truely a piece of art worth collecting.
August 25, 2008 at
I have Kristy Lee Jewelry’s website on my favorites and check it out often, as I love her jewelry. I’ve purchased several pieces and wear them often. I gave ‘girlfriend’ necklaces to my top five girlfriends after getting one for myself…..they always make me smile! Keep up the great work, Kristy Lee!
August 25, 2008 at
I love Kristy Lee Jewelry. I got my first necklace about three years ago and I keep coming back for new pieces. My nieces love getting necklaces and bracelets from kristy lee jewelry and I have given different necklaces to friends. If she keeps on making the jewelry I will keep coming back for more. Thanks, Kristy Lee
October 21, 2008 at
I have an awesome bib necklace from Kristy Lee that is framed in a case on display. Heavy and amazing.
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