From Our PartnersWhy Professional Jewelry Appraisals Matter More Than Most People Realize
An appraisal isn't simply about determining value. It documents the unique characteristics that make each piece one of a kind.
An appraisal isn't simply about determining value. It documents the unique characteristics that make each piece one of a kind.
Bonnie Radow hasn’t always been a jeweler. Starting her career as an interior designer, the Paradise Valley resident explored mixed-media sculpture, then found her calling in jewelry making about 15 years ago.
Find everything from handmade bracelets to secondhand threads in this top-shelf roundup of Valley products and practitioners.
When it comes to creating, cosmetologist and artist Liz Cook values intention and attention to detail. As the owner of Color & Mane Hair Studio in Phoenix, Cook has built a brand around these principles. But when she launched Boho&Stone, her line of handmade jewelry and self-care products, she wanted to express another layer of her identity. “This is more a look into me, not just my business,” she says. Cook makes hair and body...
Clean origin is the world’s largest purely lab-grown diamond retailer.
More than ever before, it’s important to support local businesses. Luckily, the Valley is full of talented makers who can help you knock out your gift list in two shakes of a reindeer’s tail.
In 2003, Cheryl Senkfor suffered a brain hemorrhage and spent eight days immobilized in intensive care. Doctors said Senkfor, who was in her early 40s, likely wouldn’t survive. While on her deathbed, Senkfor says three angels visited her. “They told me I would survive and touch as many people as possible through my creativity.” Before her health crisis, Senkfor was a fabric artist, knitting hats and purses. After beating the odds, she switched from fabric...
The metalsmithing jeweler has art in her genes.