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Hillsborough, NC
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Awards

2025

– Best Fine Jewelry: Chapel Hill Magazine, Chapel Hill, NC – Best Jewelry Store: The News of Orange County, Hillsborough, NC
– Best Retail Store: The News of Orange County, Hillsborough, NC

2024

– Best of the Best of the Triangle: INDY Week magazine – Best of the Triangle: Best Jewelry Shop, INDY Week magazine
– Best Fine Jewelry: Chapel Hill Magazine, Chapel Hill, NC

2023

– Best Fine Jewelry: Chapel Hill Magazine, Chapel Hill, NC
– Best Custom Jewelry: News of Orange County, Hillsborough, NC

2022

– Best Fine Jewelry: Chapel Hill Magazine, Chapel Hill, NC
– Best Jewelry Store Orange/Chatham County: Independent newspaper, Triangle Area, NC – Best Retail Store: The News of Orange County, Hillsborough, NC
– Best Customer Service: The News of Orange County, Hillsborough, NC
– Best Jewelry Store: The News of Orange County, Hillsborough, NC

2021

– Best Jewelry Designer: The News of Orange County, Hillsborough, NC

2020

– Best Designer Jewelry: The News of Orange County, Hillsborough, NC

2019

– Best Fine Jewelry: Chapel Hill Magazine, Chapel Hill, NC
– Best Jewelry Store Orange/Chatham County: Independent newspaper, Triangle area, NC

2018

– Best Jeweler: News of Orange County, Hillsborough, NC – Best of Finalist: Independent Newspaper, Triangle area, NC

2017

– Best Jeweler: News of Orange County, Hillsborough, NC

2016

– Best of Finalist: Independent Newspaper, Triangle area NC – Best Jeweler: The News of Orange County. Hillsborough, NC

2015

– Best Jeweler: The News of Orange County. Hillsborough, NC

2014

– Best Jeweler: The News of Orange County. Hillsborough, NC

2013

–  Best Jeweler: The News of Orange County. Hillsborough, NC

2012

–  Best Jeweler: The News of Orange County. Hillsborough, NC

2011

–  Best Jeweler: The News of Orange County. Hillsborough, NC

2010

– Best Jeweler: The News of Orange County. Hillsborough, NC – Best of Jewelry: Lazy Daze, Cary, NC

2009

– 2nd Place Jewelry: Artsfest, Stuart, FL

2007

– 2nd Place Jewelry: Under the Oaks, Vero Beach, FL

2006

– Merit Award: Atalaya Arts & Crafts Festival, Murrells Inlet, SC – 2nd Place Fine Craft: Art on Main, Hendersonville, NC – Best of Jewelry Category: Mt. Dora Arts Festival, Mt. Dora, FL

2005

– Island Travel Award: The Coastal Discovery Museum, Hilton Head Island, SC
– 2nd Place Overall: Art Market at Historic Honey Horn, Hilton Head Island, SC

2004

–  American Craft Council Mentor Program: Winter Wholesale, Baltimore, MD

2003

– Award Winning Jewelry Designs: Spring Art Festival, Gainesville, FL

2002

– Award Winning Jewelry Designs: Art Fair on the Square, Madison, WI

2001

– Patron Award: Four Bridges Arts Festival, Chattanooga, TN

2000

– Award winning Jewelry Designs: Fountain Square, Evanston, IL

1999

– Award of Merit: Santa Fe College Arts Festival, Gainesville, Fl

1998

– Honorable Mention: Atalaya Arts and Crafts Festival, Murrells Inlet, SC

1997

– 1st Place Earrings: Wisconsin Jewelers Association

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“Dear Melissa, Thank you again for the beautiful work you did on my ring, it truly is the perfect ring for me! You surpassed our expectations and we thank you for that. Hope to see you again in the near future!”

— Leah, Pittsboro NC

“Melissa, Just thought I’d tell you that I’m still amazed that I own this Bracelet. It’s so perfect for me, you are amazing. I don’t know if I’ll ever wear any of my other bracelets again, don’t think I can top this one!”

— Nancy, Hillsborough NC

“Melissa, Double wow! The bracelet arrived today. It is absolutely beautiful! Its sentimental value is the only thing that could exceed the gorgeous design! Your work is just so wonderful. Hope to keep in touch and see you soon. Thank you again for sharing your talents with us!”

— Julie and Kevin, Houston TX

“Hello Melissa, Simply had to write a thank you for your work on our ring recently. It came out beautifully. Your patience and craftsmanship are so appreciated. This ring will always mean so much to us, especially because the stones have a history. Love your store and can’t wait to work with you again. It’s so nice to find a jeweler who can be trusted, with your talent and warm spirit. Thanks for helping us make a dream come true.”

— Diane and Jon, Chapel Hill NC

“Hi Melissa, I am still amazed at the new creations you fashioned using the gems from my unworn jewelry. Such creativity is truly a gift... and indeed you do have the gift. Thank you so much for working with me on the designs. My daughters wear their rings constantly and always tell me about the positive remarks they receive from friends and often strangers. The Tahitian pearls have never looked more beautiful than they do nestled in their lovely, original settings that do not disturb or overwhelm the beauty of the pearl... they enhance them. Whether using my ideas or your ideas or a combination of both, you have succeeded in building lovely realities from mere thoughts and suggestions... these pieces are certainly priceless sentimental treasures. Take care and I hope to be able to see you soon.”

— Susan, Burlington NC

“Hi Melissa, The necklace arrived on Saturday and it is absolutely gorgeous and perfect... and it’s totally ‘me’. The stone looks gorgeous in the setting, I am thrilled. I really enjoyed working with you. Thanks for your creativity and skill“

— Peggy, Centreville VA

Melissa, I wanted you to know that my wife absolutely loved the black onyx and ruby suite! She wore it to work recently and received many compliments. The work is absolutely beautiful.”

— Bill, Milwaukee WI

“Dear Melissa, As the birth mother of my beautiful pearl pendant, I thought you would like to know that every time I wear this favorite piece of jewelry I get at least one comment from complete strangers. Add to that the people I know who think it’s the most elegant pearl setting they’ve ever seen. As an artist, you should be very proud.”

— Sharon, Sebastian FL

“Melissa, Thanks so much for all your hard work and creativity in designing and making my new pendant. It’s my new favorite piece and I’ve received many wonderful complements. Now I’m dreaming of matching earrings!”

— Pam, Raleigh NC

“Melissa, I can’t tell you how much I love, love, love my new earrings. Again, thank you for your exquisite work. I treasure everything I have that you’ve created. It all has a very good and loving home.”

— Holly, Virginia Beach VA

“Dear Melissa, Last summer you designed a ring for my husband and I would just like to thank you again. The ring is absolutely beautiful and it is so comfortable to wear! I love it! What a joy you were to work with and we couldn’t imagine working with anyone but you! Thank you!”

— Pam, Salt Lake City UT

“Hi Melissa, First some impression at home with the new pieces of art and beauty. Opening up the boxes again in the light of the day and the light of the house, revealed even more beauty than before as the contrast of yellow and white gold came out. That really brought out the preciousness. Helga turned the lapis piece and realized the versatility of it. Seeing different angles of how to place the piece on a garment, finding the impact changing with the turning of the piece. All balanced. The ammonite piece is so different in it’s beauty and playfulness. We are so glad you made the pieces for us and both are eager to see them worn. Very good job, pieces of art.”

— Julius and Helga, Burlington NC

“Melissa, Hey! I never got a chance to follow up and tell you how much my sister liked the blue topaz ring and necklace that you completed. It’s truly beautiful and she couldn’t keep her eyes off it all day. Thank you for such great work and for being so easy to work with!”

— Mary, Hillsborough NC

“Hi Melissa, Just wanted to let you know that my wife continues to receive tons of accolades on your jewelry. It seems to have a halo effect on me because they all comment that I have such good taste!”

— Stuart, Glendale NY

“Hi Melissa, I thought I would let you know how much I loved the piece my husband bought from you! It was the most wonderful Valentines Day gift, a surprise to me. Already my new piece is well traveled and much admired, she has been to Guernsey in the British Channel Islands and to Dubai and Fugheira in The United Arab Emirates. We are back in Florida now but we are off on trips again soon and my new piece will go too! As you can see my gift was a hit. Well done and best of luck to you.”

— Priscilla, Mount Dora FL

"Melissa, I just received the opal slide! Wow, it’s beautiful! What a wonderful keepsake that has a lot of sentimental value. Thank you.”

— Jane, Tarrytown NY

“Melissa, I wanted to thank you for building the ring for me. She really loves the ring. I told her how we designed it and how it has her mothers ring stone. I think she was impressed with how much thought I put into it. Thanks again for all your hard work. I will be in touch about planning the next piece.”

— Isaac, State College PA

“Hi, Melissa! I wanted you to know that I love my ring! I look at it all the time! Thanks so much for getting this done for us. Happy New Year!”

— Dail, Chapel Hill NC

“Melissa, we want to thank you so much for your hard work, and amidst your surgery. The smoky quartz ring turned out so incredibly beautiful, we are so happy!”

– Sincerely, the happily engaged Trevor and Elizabeth – Culpeper, VA