Creating jewelry has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. As a child playing with my grandmother's costume jewelry and studying the designs of the 40's, 50's and 60's - becoming familiar with the beads and stones I found the building blocks to use to fulfill my creative urges. In school I was the girl who made the beaded safety pins with school colors for sneakers and created polymer clay pendants for sale at rock concerts.
Combining my interests in the arts as I grew up, I attended art camp in Dover, MA, classes at the De Cordova Museum in Lincoln, MA and the Danforth Museum in Framingham, classes at the Art Institute of Boston culminating in a degree in graphic design.
Combining my interests in the arts as I grew up, I attended art camp in Dover, MA, classes at the De Cordova Museum in Lincoln, MA and the Danforth Museum in Framingham, classes at the Art Institute of Boston culminating in a degree in graphic design.
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The standard length for a necklace is 18 inches. Most of my designs are strung on 18 unless described otherwise in the item description. If in the past you've found necklaces tend to be too long for you, order 16 inch length. If you've found the opposite to be true order 20-24 inch length. To order a different length than in the item description email me at info@janinedesign.com.
A Janine's private shopping events can be the ultimate girl's time out - just book a 2-3 hour time slot for up to 15 shoppers and preferably 2 weeks (at least) in advance. This way we can work with you to figure out what type of group you're inviting so we can cater a portion of that week's orders to your needs.
Using tiny seed beads and special focal beads for the front of the necklace makes this design a little more modern. Tiny seed beads are relatively inexpensive so I purchase more expensive beads for the front and center of the necklace. I am using a shape called rondelle, it's like a squashed ball. Focal beads- an odd number (3-9) of beads ranging from 4mm-10mm rondelle or rough cut shape- all the same color.
Reviews (12)
Linda Chesley
May 15, 2021
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ELizabeth
Feb 04, 2021
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Helen C.
Dec 17, 2020
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Ordered the Pyrite Oval Pendant as a Christmas gift for my sister in law. I was looking for something in the "slightly green" family as she is Irish. The pendant is the perfect size and shape and with the beautiful silver chain it is perfect. It arrived quickly and was nicely wrapped.
Once the pandemic is over, I will make a plan to come and visit for some more shopping. Thank you Janines.
Once the pandemic is over, I will make a plan to come and visit for some more shopping. Thank you Janines.
Michelle McErlean
Oct 09, 2020
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Had a wonderful repair experience at Janine's Jewelry Design! Janine was super helpful, pleasant, and responded to my questions right away! She repaired a bracelet of mine with a lot of care, as it was a gift from my child. Couldn't be more satisfied! And to have this amazing little shop in my own town is just icing on the cake!! Thank you!
Leo Giorgio
Dec 07, 2019
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Michelle Miller
Dec 07, 2019
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Heather Wilhelm
Jun 15, 2019
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This little store in downtown Historic Holliston is awesome, looking for a thoughtful handmade gift for the one you love? For the kids teachers, or really for anyone... Janine has it, and if she doesn’t she is more then willing to make you your own one-of-a-kind piece. Don’t miss out of this little jewel I promise your leave happy and you will be back. Thank you Janine for all the help in creating the perfect piece for my moms birthday, I WILL be back!!!
Bob J.
Mar 16, 2018
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Roberta Weiner
Dec 06, 2017
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Nancy Tanana
Sep 30, 2017
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Janine's shop is not just a jewelry store: it is an arts center. Within are fabulous creations that are displayed in a gallery-like setting.
I went in to look, having a good idea of what I wanted, and ended up finding the item in a one of a kind (OOAK) piece that Jeanine gave me the background on. I asked for the clasp to be reversed to right-handed and it was changed right then and there
She says she can also do repairs and I know several people I will be sending in for bead restringing and changing connectors etc.
Jeanine was a pleasure to meet and we are lucky to have her so close by. It
I went in to look, having a good idea of what I wanted, and ended up finding the item in a one of a kind (OOAK) piece that Jeanine gave me the background on. I asked for the clasp to be reversed to right-handed and it was changed right then and there
She says she can also do repairs and I know several people I will be sending in for bead restringing and changing connectors etc.
Jeanine was a pleasure to meet and we are lucky to have her so close by. It
Stacey Cole
Jul 02, 2017
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Janine's jewelry is beautiful & unique. I have quite a few of her pieces and have bought some as gifts as well. Janine will design anything you want!!! She is creative and attentive to what you want. This is a recent piece of hers I acquired (which I love, considering I'm a huge Patriots fan!!!). Treat yourself to a piece of her beautiful jewelry - you will be happy you did.
Paula Porter Lorenzo
Jun 07, 2017
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