About Me...

People always ask me how I got started designing and creating my own line of jewelry. I tell them, "It must be in the genes!"

My great grandfather, Allan H. Davis, a true Pioneer, probably started this jeweler-gene in our family. After moving his family out West, he became one of the founding fathers of Red Lodge, Montana. Soon he opened the first Jeweler & Optician shop on Main Street (he also served as the town's Postmaster.) This gene has passed through the generations down to me... as far back as I can remember I have been drawn to unusual rocks and gemstones.

I began designing my own pieces in 1994, and set my first gemstone that Christmas. It was a 10pt diamond in a 14Kt gold floating heart setting; a friend commissioned it for his wife to celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary. That marked the first time I really thought of myself as a Jeweler.

Since then I have done countless juried and non-juried Art Shows, Fairs, Christmas Bazaars, Town Festivals, and Home Parties. My work is shown in Museums and Galleries around my home state, Florida. I have been on an Art Show hiatus for the last decade (doin' the Mommy thing! LOL!!!) and am looking forward to getting back out there this fall. In fact, my first show will be the Ocala Christmas Art Festival, Dec. 5th - 6th, at the Six-Gun Shopping Center/Hwy 40 (accross from the Silver Springs Attraction.) Mention my website and get 40% everything you buy from me! WooHoo!

On a more personal note - my other 'loves' (besides jewelry) are spending time with my family, raising our precocious, yet charming, five-year old daughter, and caring for our five fur-children - three delightful kitty cats, and two boisterous dogs. My hobbies include: music, theatre, and music theatre! For pictures of me in my all-time favorite role as May Henning in "The Affections of May" visit Amelia Community Theatre's web site. I love to direct! I've directed everything from musical ensembles to theatrical plays. I am a percussionist, the Marimba is my main instrument, and together with my husband, perform on Steel Drums as "Steel Baroque."

Thanks for stopping by ~ happy shopping!

Catherine

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--Catherine

Catherine's Jewelry Design

Gemstone and beaded jewelry. From elegant to fun ~ something for everyone!