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.
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.
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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
www.highlandcounty.org
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
www.highlandcounty.org