Think Outside The Jewelry Box - Make The Most Of Your Costume Jewelry Wardrobe.

June 17, 2008 - PRLog -- San Francisco, CA – Susan McDonald, vintage jewelry expert and designer of Susan Jane has added Jewelry Stylist services to her business as a way to assist customers in getting the most out of their jewelry wardrobe. By showing women how to combine their jewelry and incorporate it with vintage jewelry that they may already own, the benefit is that they can create new looks at a fraction of the cost of buying new jewelry, create unique statement pieces and reuse and re purpose pieces thought to be useless or outdated. “Vintage jewelry is still really hot and is easier to mix into your wardrobe than most women think. Everyone has a least one fabulous, vintage rhinestone pin which can be worn several ways, not just on a shoulder or a lapel. Instead try layering it on a multi strand, 16 to 18" pearl necklace for a Breakfast at Tiffany's look.” states McDonald.  

The Jewelry Stylist services can be tailored to fit your needs and can include any or all of the following: Learn the top 10 costume jewelry pieces every woman needs, how to cluster broaches and pins, stack bracelets, identify inherited jewelry, get assistance with minor repairs and advice on what to keep and what to toss. Custom designed pieces can also be created from inherited jewelry including necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Even broken pieces or mis mated earrings can be used. “I constantly meet women who tell me about their shoe boxes full of costume jewelry from a deceased relative and want either a custom piece created or direction on how to wear these treasures” says McDonald. “It's so rewarding to see customers get excited about wearing jewelry with sentimental value.”  For more information or to see the Susan Jane collection visit www.susanjane.com.

Susan McDonald has been designing jewelry under the name Susan Jane since 2003.  She creates  bracelets, necklaces and earrings by utilizing vintage and antique costume jewelry. Each piece is unique and one of a kind. Her work has been sold at Henri Bendel, kate spade (USA and Asia), Nordstrom and Anthropologie and featured in InStyle Weddings, Women's Wear Daily, Accessories Magazine, Cosmo Girl and the San Francisco Chronicle.