Meet The Staff of Jewelry By Design
carrieawan • March 21, 2012
Tamara 
- What is your specialty at JBD?
Communicating the VOETSCH story to our clients either in the showroom or through our marketing. - What is your favorite part of the day?
I love when someone comes in for the first time and doesn’t know much about who we are or what we do. Introducing them to the unique designs, and pointing out the special details of each piece is very rewarding. Seeing their enthusiasm for the jewelry they’re trying on is contagious and fun. - What pursuits do you enjoy outside of the studio?
When the weather permits I love to ride bikes with Philip. We enjoy hitting the trails after work to unwind. - Describe yourself in 5 words or less
Fun loving, sincere, quirky, - What did you want to be when you grew up?
An actress in movies. Then I realized I preferred directing!
Carrie 
- What is your specialty at JBD?
Getting people what they need…and what they want. - What is your favorite part of the day?
Presenting a custom piece to a client. It can be like Christmas morning, it is sheer delight to present a piece that has been created by someones vision and built by many hands. - What pursuits do you enjoy outside of the studio?
Nature walks, artistic endeavors and spending time with friends and family. - Describe yourself in 5 words or less
Friendly, bookish, steadfast and optimistic - What did you want to be when you grew up?
A librarian, an artist or a zoo keeper.
Kent
- What is your specialty at JBD?
Designer Goldsmith, Stonesetter, Brain to Pick. - What is your favorite part of the day?
Sunrise to Noon. - What pursuits do you enjoy outside of the studio?
Motorcycling - Describe yourself in 5 words or less
Noli desistere discendo - What did you want to be when you grew up?
Airplane pilot, Artistengineer, Polymath
Erica 
- What is your specialty at JBD?
I would say my specialty a JBD is casting. I’m really drawn to the casting process because it is so dramatic and exciting. There is always an element of suspense involved, but at the same time you get an almost instant gratification once the flask is quenched. Wax is one of my favorite media to work in because it is so forgiving compared to metal and I’ve worked with it since I was a kid. I love the combination of using very modern technology to execute the very primitive process of casting. - What is your favorite part of the day?
My favorite part of any day is when we all come together over coffee to chat for a bit about something that excites us, whether it’s news or entertainment or art. We all have a moment where we ignore the buzz of the air compressor to share a bit of our lives. It always reminds me how much I like all my coworkers! - What pursuits do you enjoy outside of the studio?
Outside the studio… I love art, music, fashion, food… and everything that goes along with em. - Describe yourself in 5 words or less
Describe myself in 5 words or less??? Ooof. uuuuhhhhhh…. I find comfort in clutter! - What did you want to be when you grew up?
I always knew I was an artist.
Carly 
- What is your specialty at JBD?
Being fairly new at JBD I would say my specialty is learning. Although, I have become pretty good at sizing rings and I hope to be especially great at polishing and setting stones. I’m working on it! - What is your favorite part of the day?
Learning from the masters. - What pursuits do you enjoy outside of the studio?
Outside of the JBD studio you will find me in my home studio creating and building my line of work. - Describe yourself in 5 words or less
Indulgent designer seeking ice cream. - What did you want to be when you grew up?
Veterinarian. When I was a kid I handmade a license plate for my bike that said DOG! I still LOVE DOGS!
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