Madonna Bracelet, Religious Jewelry, Mary and Jesus Charms

Blackberry Designs

I thought I was just making jewelry… turns out, I was creating stories, memories, and joy. In 2002, my father knew his time was growing short. In our last conversation, he inspired me to live my true life, which he knew was art. He said, "Dea, you are a star, and you will shine." Two days later, he passed away, leaving me with those words and a deep sense of purpose. To honor him, I turned to creativity as my lifeline. I wanted to turn those gray days into rainbows and inspired by my childhood charm bracelet filled with memories from Dad’s travels, I created a whimsical colorful bracelet using charms, photos, and quotes. That first piece wasn’t just jewelry—it was a spark of hope, reminding me that even in dark times, joy, magic and wonder can still be found. His words gave me the courage to leave corporate America and follow my heart into the world of art. Today, I tell stories and create joy with each charm bracelet—whether it’s inspired by Alice tumbling down the rabbit hole, nostalgic childhood memories, a field of sunflowers, or your favorite country traveled.💖