Tate Swecker
Owner of Mariah Boone Jewelry
Deidre Hiner
Website Designer
Like many of you, I've always been attracted to unique jewelry. I started buying and selling vintage jewelry more than 25 years ago. Feeling a need to save damaged pieces, I taught myself to make basic repairs, which led to re-designing pieces using orphan beads and findings. One thing led to another and before I knew it, I was adding new semi-precious gemstones, pearls and metal to my creations. My friends and family - God bless them - had faith in me and encouraged me by hosting some home shows. Soon I was creating custom jewelry for folks across Virginia and neighboring states. In 2003 I started doing lampwork, creating my own glass beads with a torch.
In 2007, when the demand for creating jewelry outgrew my home studio, I opened a shop, Mariah Boone Custom, Vintage and Estate Jewelry. Dreams really do come true!
I was named for my Grandmothers, two wonderful women who had a profound influence on my life---I can still hear, "Tate, busy hands are happy hands." From their names I received my own - Mary Tate - and the name of my shop and jewelry line Mariah Boone.
Our shop is a special place. There you will find custom designs that use pearls, Swarovski crystals, turquoise, shells, sterling and copper, as well as other organic materials. We are particularly proud of our clasp-free necklaces and bracelets that incorporate magnetic beads or use extra long lariat and rope styles so they are easy to take on and off. Our shop carries funky, fun and unique vintage pieces in all price ranges and we regularly add new pieces to our shop inventory. If you don't see what you want on our website please send an email. We might have it in the shop or can design it for you.
You can find our shop in the picturesque village of Monterey, in the Alleghany Highlands of Virginia. We are located off the Mill Alley Courtyard between Main Street and Mill Alley. We love meeting and getting to know people but if you can't make it to our shop in beautiful downtown Monterey, we welcome you to our website.
Tate Swecker, Designer and Proprietor