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My Etsy Shop: www.handmadebydiana.etsy.com

My name is Diana and I have been doing some type of craft since I was a young girl. In 2005 I was introduced to designing jewelry and have fell in love with this wearable form of art. The first set I made was to match my bridesmaid’s dress for my sister’s wedding. I enjoyed making the set so much I made sets for the rest of the wedding party. I have continued to specialize in bridal jewelry and most of my bridal sets are made with Swarovski crystals, pearls and sterling silver.

I really enjoy working with the bride to find the perfect jewelry for herself and her bridal party. Many of my customers have even designed their own jewelry sets. So if you are looking for something that you don't find in my shop don't be shy, just ask. I'll be glad to help.

My other style in my shop has more of an antiqued or whimsical look. Many of my sets are inspired by the beauty seen in nature. I like to use flowers, insects and animals in many of my designs.

I love working with all the different materials including sterling silver, antiqued brass, copper, lucite flowers, Swarovski crystals and Czech glass.

When I am not making jewelry I am working as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Tucson, Arizona. Part of my proceeds goes towards buying books for the children I see at my practice. A significant portion of the population I see at the practice are socially or economically disadvantaged. I also have many Hispanic families where the parents are unable to read or speak English so I am currently trying to fill my library with bilingual books. Reading is so important to the children’s development and will have an impact on their future success.