Vrooman Designs are artisan jewelry designers based in Asheville, NC. With a store located on Biltmore Ave in downtown, we can help make your dreams come true. Specialize in unique handmade jewelry; we will work with you to design and craft you a truly one of a kind piece. David Vrooman is a master goldsmith whos designs have dynamic freedom that reflects the nature of these characteristics, rendered in burnished high karat gold and natural gemstones. I make everything from unique wedding bands with Mexican fire opals to engagement rings with rough-cut diamonds. My jewelry is bold yet elegant, expressive, yet refined. I enjoy collaborating on custom pieces, so please contact me for details.

Japa Mala Beads unique malas are “designed by an artist and strung by a yogi.” Mala beads are similar to a Catholic rosary—malas are beaded necklaces or bracelets but have a tassel at the end and a​re used as a counting and focusing technique with mantra meditation. These prayer beads contain an auspicious 108 counting beads plus one guru or teacher bead. Most of Japa Mala Beads meditation malas are handmade in the USA using only 100% genuine gemstones, sacred woods, and hemp tassels. They also import inexpensive mala beads from India and Nepal. Japa Mala Beads uses the most durable stringing materials available and have one of the best breakage guarantees in the business–108 days! Over 160 different beautiful mala bead designs are available on their website.

Thanks for visiting my site. My name is Donna and I have been making handcrafted items for many years. I started making jewelry, when I had arthritis in the joint on my left thumb. Instead of wearing the usual splint, I started making rings for my thumb that just looked like and ordinary thumb ring. Everywhere I went, someone always asked about my rings. I had people tell me that I should custom make the rings and sell them for people with arthritis. So I started off making rings, then started getting some custom orders for necklaces, earrings and bracelets. I had a friend that would draw a design for a necklace on paper, and I would duplicate it. I have since started venturing into my own designs and have done very well selling them to friends and family. All my pieces are very a

Curious Jane carries Fine Jewelry for special occasions as well as Jewelry for everyday wear at reasonable prices. Necklaces, Bracelets, Rings and more as well as items for order through Stella & Dot- a wonderful, well-known company for uncompromising quality. Curious Jane also carries Note Cards for various occasions and gives back 60 cents from every purchase to Operation Homefront. Curious Jane carries Bibles, Christian Books and Home items such as the flower kitchen brushes. There are great gifts for a hostess, teacher, friend- anyone you want to give a special treat to. ME! Bath and Body Products are also featured here at Curious Jane: Shower Sherbet, Bath Ice Cream, Hand Icing, Body Icing, Ice Cream Sandwich Pumice Stones, Gift Soaps and more. Also at Curious Jane are craft kits for the kids for those rainy days when nothing seems to appeal to them. You'll find an ever-changing selection of items because of the wonderful items provided by our suppliers.

Visit Susan Marie Phipps' gallery and design studio in the heart of downtown Asheville - where excellence in design, impeccable craftsmanship, and the finest of gemstones come together to create timeless jewelry. A professional goldsmith for more than 35 years, Susan is also a G.I.A. Graduate Gemologist, using her expertise to select only the most vibrant Diamonds, Tahitian Pearls, Sapphires and many other rare gemstones from around the world. She has received several national and international awards for her designs including the DeBeers Diamonds Today Award. Stop in to see this exquisite collection of one-of-a-kind gold jewelry or to discuss a custom design to be created just for you.