JEWELRY DESIGNERS
Adding Holiday Sparkle
There are many jewelers on Nantucket
creating handcrafted wearable art.
Here are just a few who shine brightly...
The tools of the trade, a jeweler's bench.
DIANA KIM ENGLAND has been creating spectacular gemstone jewelry for four decades. She specializes in 18-karat gold and custom designs. Kim has shared her knowledge and skills with many aspiring jewelers, some of whom now have thriving businesses on Nantucket, yet her style is completely her own. The unique architectural structure of her jewelry is admirable and her beauty is unparalleled. Visit Diana Kim England Goldsmiths at 56 Main Street, call 508-228-3766 or 800-343-1468, or take a tour of her online gallery:
http://www.dianakimengland.com
HANNAH BLOUNT is a native Nantucketer who began creating jewelry as a teenager. As the daughter of fisherman Bill Blount, and seamstress Ruth Blount, Hannah was raised to use her hands. Over time her simple designs evolved into sophisticated metalwork. She graduated from Umass Dartmouth in 2008 with a Bachelor's degree in Jewelry/Metals. Hannah's designs are organic and elegant. Seed pods and acorn tops drip with rough-cut diamonds, semi-precious stones and pearls. She is clearly inspired by nature and finishes her pieces with an ethereal satin texture, giving each piece a soft glow. You can find Hannah Blount jewelry at Hepburn, 3 Salem Street 508-228-1458, or take a tour of her online gallery:
http://www.hannahblount.com
Jolanta Gutnik
JOLANTA GUTNIK is a native of Poland, who came to the Nantucket via Toronto. Jola is celebrating her second decade on the island, and is now a proud citizen. Jola incorporates rare and unusual stones into her pieces. Jola finds a unique natural form from nature to start her design process. She is known for creating large opulent gemstone and pearl cross pendants and recently she has also found inspiration from the sea with her collection of silver and gold sea creatures, mermaids and anchors. Visit Jola at her store at 29 Centre Street 508-325-6999, or check out her regular website at http://www.jolasjewelry.com and her fun new "Mermaid & Motorcycles" online gallery:http://www.mermaids-and-motorcycles.com
Jessica Hicks
JESSICA HICKS is constantly evolving her style. Jessica has made a name for herself with celebrities and the rest of us who appreciate creativity. While fashion savvy shoppers around the country admire her talents from afar, our Jessica creates much of her jewelry right in her Nantucket store on South Water Street. Her jewelry has been featured in many magazines. These open teardrop lace earrings shown above are available in a variety of stone choices. You can find Jessica Hicks jewelry at her store "POSH" at 4 South Water Street 508-228-6003, or visit her website:
http://www.jessicahicks.com
Heidi Weddendorf
HEIDI WEDDENDORF has been creating several traditional signature pieces of jewelry for many years, and she continually invents new items. Her Nantucket Knot bracelet designs continue to be best sellers, as does her pearl Turk's Head bracelet. Her latest invention is the pearl and leather lariat necklace, shown above. Heidi also has a wonderful selection of pearl and stone earrings and wire and twig motif jewelry. You can find Heidi Weddendorf jewelry at The Nantucket Artists' Association and Erica Wilson at 25 Main Street 508-228-9881, or contact Heidi directly at 508-228-2592, or visit her website:
http://www.heidiweddendorf.com
Susan Lister Locke
SUSAN LISTER LOCKE is an inspiration. Susie is an accomplished painter and metalsmith. She is most noted for her rings, working primarily in 18-karat gold, and using the time-honored “lost-wax process”, in which sculpting and carving reveal the chosen image. She also creates a lot of custom work and relishes meeting new people with a passion for jewelry. Her Nantucket Sign Collection is one of her latest inventions and is already becoming very popular in charms, necklaces, men's cuff links etc. Susie obviously loves what she does, and has an extraordinary eye for design, with bold gem colors and careful craftsmanship. You can find Susie's work at The Nantucket Artists' Association and The Nantucket looms at 16 Federal Street 508-228-1908. Contact Susie directly at 508-221-0531 to make an appointment to meet her in her studio, or visit her website:
http://susanlisterlocke.com
Christie Lefebvre
CHRISTIE LEFEBVRE has evolved into a fine jeweler and a marketing maven. Christie has created a following by participating in many craft shows over the years, and now she is opening her Sconset Flair Studio & Boutique for visitors and gatherings. Christie has a fantastic sense of style incorporating pearls and antique novelties, such as cameos and stop-watches. This lady loves pearls, and she continues to incorporate pearls of all colors and shapes into much of her work. Contact Christie directly at 508-257-6811 to make an appointment to meet her in her Sconset Flair Studio & Boutique, or visit her website:
http://www.sconsetflair.com
HEPBURN (3 Salem Street) These are just a few of the great coats available right now at Hepburn. Shown clockwise from the left... Ryan Roberts long boiled wool wrap jacket, $630. Available in plum, black and marine blue with a shorter version for $560. Marc New York wing collar belted car coat in plum/grey herringbone wool, $385. "ADD" down jackets available from $350-$450. Twill 22 double breasted pea coat with metal button detail, shown in brown/cream plaid, also available in black/white plaid, $325. Marc New York double breasted pea coat in black, white or tan, $220.
ERICA WILSON (25 Main Street) There are unique detail on every one of the finely made coats available here and most are very affordable. Shown clockwise from the left... Tulle black/white herringbone belted coat, $185. Tulle cropped jacket with slash pockets shown in Atlantic blue, $185. Tulle double breasted jacket with peplum back shown in purple smoke, $185. Sachin & Babi "Victoria" coat in charcoal/black houndstooth wool with matte gold beaded embroidery at the waist and sleeve, $775. (matching sleeveless dress and skirt available)
DAVID CHASE (60 Main Street) Visit David Chase to see the selection of luxurious down coats from the FeyeM collection represented in the photos above. Many have fur trim around the collar or hood and are available in long or short, from $1,200-$1,300.
CURRENT VINTAGE (4 Easy Street) The best thing about shopping at CurrentVintage is that you will purchase the one and only item of its kind available on Nantucket. These coats are the perfect example of the unique items available at CV today, and there are about 100 coats to choose from. Shown from the left, 1990s Valentino red blanket-plaid cashmere wrap coat, $385. Vintage 1970s New England Classics double breasted navy wool coat, $128. (accessorized with Red/Teal/Gold/Navy scarf, $20, and Carlyle bejeweled cabochon cuff bracelet, $174). Vintage 1960s Lilli Ann brown/tan color block knit coat, $128. Vintage 1980s J. Mendel custom designed red mink zip-front jacket with dolman sleeves, $1650.
ZERO MAIN (Zero Main Street) Choose from weatherproof, warm or just plain wonderful; you'll find whatever you're looking for at Zero Main. Shown clockwise from the left... Cop Copine silver gray scrunchy rain coat, $380. Cop Copine plaid wool jacket with hood and neck tie, $520 (GET 15% DISCOUNT on this item when you mention Nantucket Fashionista website). Two Star Dog handsome and affordable faux shearling car coat in loden, chocolate or black, $198. Two Star Dog suede car coat in plum or slate gray, $285.
POLLACK'S (5 South Street) These long and luxurious coats are going quickly at Pollack's. There are a few remaining, such as Parajumpers long down bear coats in black or white with removable Murmansk fur trim, $770. Sylvie Schimmel creates long and lofty shearling wrap coats in silver gray lamb with reverse cuffs and collar $2,770, or a deep loden color lined in rabbit fur with reverse cuffs and collar $2,880.
MURRAY'S TOGGERY (62 Main Street) Murray's has many coats available, suitable for all types of weather. At top left; CoVelo black boiled wool rose jacket uses zipper edging to make a fashion statement with a removable zipper rose brooch, $303. Cameleon herringbone jacket with shawl collar and rosette closure comes in grey/beige or brown/tan, $209. CoVelo boiled wool sweater jacket with red rose embellishment, $321. Barbour diamond quilted field coat with contrast corduroy collar is available in pine, cement, or navy $118. Check out Murray's selection of rain coats too.
