About the Artist

I started making and fixing jewelry when I was nine years old. I enjoyed working with beaded and costume jewelry. My business really got started in 1996. I began suffering from severe back pain and was placed on complete bed rest. The Doctor thought I had a ruptured disk, which turned out to be incorrect. In 1997 I was told that my condition would have ups and downs, but would never go away completely. With this condition it is difficult to keep a regular schedule.

I find this work relaxing and it allows me a creative outlet. My favorite part of creating jewelry is making custom pieces. I have had customers that want some thing to match a certain dress, a necklace to match earrings that are special to them. That kind of work really appeals to me.

Some have wondered what kind of materials I use. I include a full description of each piece with the photo. Primarily, for wire I use rolled gold, sterling silver, copper and black wire. (not painted or electroplated. The colors are permanent.) The stones I use are widely varied, from specialty glass, bone and wood to semi-precious gems and stones.

If you have any specific questions, feel free to email me at aileen@aileensart.com .

Sincerely,

About the Artist

Aileen