Oprah finale show pink bracelet - The Answer Has Arrived

Pink Tassel Bracelet - July Featured Special 

Just about everyone has fallen in love with Oprah's pink diamond bracelet from her final show.  Now you can have the look without the price tag (reported to be around a million dollars). This is a tribute to that bracelet, not a copy, and it is made with two shades of pink Swarovski crystals and has a slide lock clasp and 1 3/4" crystal tassel.

I had the pleasure  of speaking with the designer of this beautiful bracelet. Her name is Paula Huckabay. 

My interview with Paula is below

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what is the name of your business and do you have a studio or is it an online business?

Pacific Jewelry Designs, Fresno CA

My jewelry is sold online at http://www.pacificjewelrydesigns.com

how long have you had your business?

I have been designing and making jewelry for about 10 years and have been selling it since almost the beginning.

why did you decide to work with jewelry?

My love for jewelry has always been apparent, I don’t feel dressed without at least my earrings and a bracelet whether I am shopping for groceries or dressing for an evening out. I live mostly in blue jeans but ladies, my jewelry will always make a statement! I have been an artist most of my life, specializing in oil paintings and portraits, so I have always had a sense of color and design. My paintings and prints are in the US, Canada and Europe and at one point I designed the t-shirts for the Leon Russell and Edgar Winter tour. When the beading scene began to reemerge several years ago it was an easy decision to start designing and making my own jewelry and it has grown from there.

how would you describe your style? 

My style is eclectic, there are so many different things I love to incorporate in my designs. I can get excited over a new piece of chunky turquoise or a set of gorgeous handmade lampwork beads. I love working with Swarovski crystals and one of my favorite things is freeform peyote, a great example of which is the “Rivoli Peyote” bracelet which began with a Swarovski crystal rivoli and turned into a lovely bracelet incorporating freeform and structured peyote. My inspiration comes from many different things, sometimes a color or combination of colors, sometimes nature and sometimes the beads themselves are all the inspiration I need.

what kind of jewelry do you make? 

I focus on mostly bracelets, earrings and necklaces although recently I designed an original Swarovski crystal ring and I now wear one of those just about every day.

what types of materials do you use? 

I use a lot of lampwork, Swarovski crystals, gemstones and glass beads and I love working with wire. I like to use the best quality materials I possibly can while keeping my pieces affordable.

who is your target market?

My target market is the woman who appreciates high quality handcrafted jewelry and who doesn’t want to be wearing the same jewelry as can be purchased at most retail stores by other women. There is a lot to be said for being individual and that is why I do a lot of custom designing, I love to work with a client to make exactly what she has in mind.

do you have a blog or a newsletter? do you have sales or specials on any of your collections? If so how do you let people know?

At this time I don’t blog or have a scheduled newsletter but I do send emails to alert my customers when there is a sale or a special of any kind (usually four to six times a year). My goal is not to flood the inboxes but to let you know when there is a really good special or a large selection of brand new jewelry so it is really important to sign up for the mailing list on the home page of my website. You know when you receive an email from me it is for a really good reason.

what gives you the most pleasure as a jewelry designer?

As a jewelry designer my greatest pleasure is being able to be creative and to do what I love doing every day. Customer service is my number one priority, I believe in great communication, high quality and total customer satisfaction as well as beautiful designs. Added to that, making jewelry is just fun!

what was the inspiration for your "tribute to Oprah pink bracelet"?

My inspiration for the Pink Tassel Bracelet (tribute to Oprah’s pink diamond bracelet) was very simple. Oprah has inspired so many millions of people in her long and remarkable career and she has a very devoted following. The idea was to provide a beautiful bracelet that would pay tribute to the lovely bracelet that Oprah wore in her final episode and yet have it be at an affordable price for everyone ( I don’t personally know anyone who can afford a cool million or so for a bracelet). The bracelet I designed has incredible sparkle and a lovely tassel and I would like to think that wearing this bracelet will remind you of the inspiration that Oprah has been in your life.

I want you to love your jewelry and wear it with joy! Many thanks to Devon for the opportunity to do this interview, it has been a pleasure getting to know you and I hope you will love wearing your new Pink Tassel Bracelet.

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Thank you Paula. I'm a glass artist and jewelry designer myself and I am very impressed with your work. I am sure I'm going to love my bracelet! It actually arrived today but I was not home so it is now at the post office. I will pick it up tomorrow! Can't wait!

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