About Us

After graduating from UNT (Denton Tx) with a BFA in Fashion Design, I started my career in the "glamorous" apparel  wholesale industry but have always focused in the sales, customer service and distribution end of the business.  Several years ago I started taking beading classes at the Craft Guild of Dallas and then moved on to metal fabrication classes at Brookhaven College and am now back at the Craft Guild.   I discovered that making jewelry by hand is a welcome change from the hectic world of mass produced garments and I have been fortunate to have some wonderful teachers and colleagues who inspire me by sharing their knowledge and ideas. My career experience has given me the knowledge and background to support a small creative business and meeting other talented artisans continues to be a joy and privilege.   

My jewelry has been described as "earthy" and "bold" as I tend to gravitate towards stones such as turquoise, warm brown and coral jaspers, and soft greens...colors that nurture. Adding metals in patina'd copper and oxidized silver completes the natural cycle.

The Collections Galleries shows you former and current work - much of which has been sold but can be duplicated upon request; remember that duplications will have  variations since these are one of a kind. 

Check our my new SHOPPE which is up to date with current available inventory.

Thank you for visiting Rustic Elegance!   Janis Garrett