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I am an independant freelance jewelry designer. I hold a Bachelors degree for fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising. After graduating from design school I worked for several years as a wardrobe and styling assistant for the Ebony/ Jet Magazine Fashion Fair Tour where I traveled across the country assisting in weekly Runway Shows.

While on the road I started experimenting with other elements of fashion design and discovered a knack for creating intricate organically inspired necklaces and earrings that the public soon began taking an interest in. I then decided to focus on jewelrymaking and settle back down in my hometown of Chicago .

I sharpened my skills and kept myself busy by splitting my time between freelance designing, and working part-time at a jewelry design boutique located in downtown Chicago. I currently have some of my designs in Habit boutique (1951 W. Division) which is located in the trendy Wicker Park neighborhood of Chicago. I also maintain an etsy shop (www.jazjewelz.etsy.com) an online portfolio (www.styleportfolios.com/jazjewelz) and a blog (favoritethingsetc.blogspot.com)