The Boho Chic Style

Are you a Bohemian? Love Boho Chic? As the designer at JetCouture Jewels, “Boho" is a big part of who I am.

Being a “Boho" is about living a free spirited life, being who we want to be and is characterized by a style of fashion that is flowing, easy and fabulous!  I love an Avante-garde, casual, artsy, colorful and eclectic look.  For a “Boho", accessories make the difference.  Each accessory worn by a “Boho”  is worn by a carefree soul with a little bit of a wild streak.  And, although I design for a variety of tastes, I am passionate about creating styles for women who aren’t trendy, but who want to express their own personal look.  It’s ok to “March to the beat of a different drummer.” I know I do!

Mary, JetCouture Jewels Designer
4709 Central St.
Kansas City, Missouri 64112
816 569 6544

The Mysterious Feather

I love designing Jet Jewelry with Turquoise and Suede. 

I particularly love incorporating meaningful symbols and vintage heirlooms in these Jet pieces. One of my favorite symbols is the feather, often said to be a way that spirits can send us signs. Native Americans and other groups of people believe that feathers and birds carry meaningful and magical stories.  And, that the feather is a sacred link to the Creator.  I personally like to think that when I find a feather, in a mysterious way, it's a whisper from a loved one who has left our earth.  The whisper says:

"I'm here, I love you, I'm watching over you and I love you."  

When a client connects with one of my pieces that includes a feather, it means the world to me. I think I'll keep incorporating sterling silver feathers into Jet pieces.

Mary, JetCouture Jewels Designer
4709 Central St.
Kansas City, Missouri 64112
816 569 6544

Old is New

There is nothing old that can’t be made new again.

I love creating one-of-a kind designs and this hand made unique piece fuses an old world Native American pendant that has been repurposed with 30 strands of shimmering faceted cut hematite gemstones giving new life to a beautiful heirloom. The intriguing center piece, a vintage silver dollar with Zuni turquoise inlay has been repurposed to function as a clasp.

The Zuni’s are noted for their precise turquoise, coral and other gem inlay. The most traditional Zuni style of jewelry is called petit point, which can be identified by tiny turquoise stones each supported in its own bezel. It is extremely time consuming work. The repurposed clasp is a piece of art and hand crafted using this technique that was passed down through the generations. That is why the value of a piece does not just come from the materials – the silver, turquoise and hematite but rather the value is derived from the artistic tradition that inspired the piece and the craftsmanship that brought it to life. 

That certainly is true with this work of art.