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Through Eyes of a Master Jeweler
Written By: Mary Jane McCall | Issue: 2020/07 – July
Bijou, the new jewelry store at 177 West Main Street in Highlands, is appropriately named, as it’s indeed a small, delicate and exquisitely wrought jewel. Master jeweler Laurel Parham-Martinez has created the perfect showcase for her one of a kind creations.
Laurel is a graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design with a bachelor of fine art in design and metal-smithing. She has furthered her craft by studying under a German jeweler, a Spanish jeweler, and taking various courses with Master Jewelers at William Holland Lapidary School and the John C Campbell Folk School. Laurel is skilled in design, fabrication, stone setting, TIG welding, forging, casting, and computer aided design.
Her love of nature and appreciation of organic forms inspire her original designs. She works hand-in-hand with her customers, listening closely to their ideas and bringing their visions to life. She also offers a stunning array of her original pieces which are on display in the store. Working with natural gems, not lab-created or synthetic, Laurel designs and creates her unique masterpieces. She also has an extensive catalog of her past creations that customers can look through for inspiration. If you dream it, Laurel can create it.
Laurel specializes in the latest trending styles using gold, platinum, and silver. Her showroom is a gleaming creative space showcasing many of her custom designs, loose gemstones, fossils, and metaphysical crystals.
Laurel also specializes in restoring or repurposing heirloom pieces, as well as restoring and repairing damaged jewelry. Utilize Laurel’s unique visions and talents by having her turn your something old that you seldom wear into something new that you’ll proudly show off.
Make it a point to stop by and visit this enchanting place. Laurel is more than happy to show you around and inspire you to dream a little magic for yourself. Hours are Monday through Saturday 10:00 A.M. until 5:00 PM. and Sunday Noon until 5:00 P.M.
