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In Bloom Jewelry’s Owner Stacy Krantz Highlights The Benefits Of Working With A Jewelry Artisan

Jewelry Making

written by: Zanne Lamb-Hunt

When it comes to having local roots, Stacy Krantz is the real deal as a 4th generation Fredericktonian. Her maternal great-grandfather operated the Braddock Hotel prior to its burning down. He then ran the Devona and Frederick Hotels. On the paternal side, they were all farmers and millwrights.

Graduating from Frederick High School in 1988, Stacy went on to earn a degree in social work at Radford University, about four hours ‘down the road.’ That was far enough to gain a little anonymity.
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Dana Young Jewelry: Making A Connection With Wearable Art

Dana Young

written by: Zanne Lamb-Hunt

Dana Young, a Massachusetts native, attended art school in Brooklyn, N.Y. She studied industrial design with the intention of going into product design. Instead, she entered the fashion jewelry realm. She now designs and creates her own fashion jewelry line.

Dana specializes in lost wax casting. All of her products are animal and nature themed. They’re all 3-dimensional and sculptural.

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Chrissy of Chrissy Gemmill Jewelry Shares The Benefits Of Wearing Artisan Jewelry

Chrissy of Chrissy Gemmill Jewelry Shares The Benefits Of Wearing Artisan Jewelry

written by: Zanne Lamb-Hunt

Chrissy Gemmill currently lives in downtown Frederick with her husband, Matt, their son, Marcus, and their dog, Tippy. Developing her passion for creating jewelry while still in high school, she went on to study metalsmithing at Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA).

Everything sold by Chrissy Gemmill Jewelry is handcrafted by Chrissy. “I work in sterling silver and stainless steel. I use a lot of semi-precious stones. I hand-cut and solder. I have a whole little workshop in my basement. It keeps me very busy!”
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