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I am a single mom of 2. A wonderful daughter who is now out on her own and doing great and my super son who is starting college soon. He tells me he wants to be a marine biologist and I plan to help him every step of the way. I also have 3 boston terrier dogs which were rescues, little clowns that always keep me laughing and they have been excellent company. And of course we can't forget Jazz the 22 pound cat who really rules the house here! I have worked most of my adult life in the medical field specializing in emergency medicine until almost 2 years ago when I became ill myself and found I had to take leave of the career I loved so much. But... it has given me a wonderful opportunity to further explore my passion for making jewelry and for that I am very thankful! I have always had a bit of a love affair with jewelry, but not new jewelry, no, I have always loved vintage jewelry. From the time I first tried on my grandmother's old beads I was hooked! LOL I began making my own jewelry by accident really. I started studying period jewelry in my 20's and collecting in later years and I often ran across many pieces that were in sad shape. I could not stand to see these once beautiful pieces tossed away so I decided to remake them and give them a new life. You can often find working till the wee hours of the morning on my latest creations!
~truli



About My Work
I have been studying period jewelry for a great number of years and creating my own pieces inspired by the opulent designs of the past using authentic vintage findings. Most of the vintage findings I work with is very old un-circulated warehouse or jeweler's stock gathered from all over the world and some is salvage from un-wearable vintage jewelry pieces. I only use the finest vintage components spending weeks to create the perfect piece and each is a true piece of history. Incredible Czech, West German and Japan - glass rhinestones, glass beads, glass pearls, cameos and stunning Swarovski crystal rhinestones and beads. Genuine gemstones such as onyx, carnelian, quartz, jasper, goldstone, coral and turquoise - all combined with the most beautiful vintage solid brass in rich golden patinas from natural ageing. Unique, original and exciting signed-one-of-a-kind wearable art that is "Truli a step up out of the ordinary". Collector's pieces you will love to own and wear for many, many years to come!