My Journey

 

White Orchid Studio creations look different because I'm not a traditional jeweler. My journey began when my mom offered one loving lesson after another. She taught me to create couture-level clothing from fine fabrics (e.g., garments constructed of less than 72 pieces bored me. Don’t ask me why 72 sticks in my memory, except I’m betting it was the last garment I made.).

For decades, we searched backroads across 3 southern states for exceptional fabrics at rock bottom prices.  We created beautiful, functional pieces: sensual tops to wear with jeans; timeless work clothes; coats of the softest plaid mohair; and evening wear constructed from 300 yards of lace and beads. Today, highly focused shopping comes naturally. White Orchid Studio customers benefit as I search the world for fabulous gems at the best prices.

Just as I made sure every garment was constructed perfectly, White Orchid Studio pieces reflect the same perfectionism. 

Styling also translates. Like any stylist, I learned to harmonize color, fabric designs, clothing forms and body shapes. Now, my product descriptions offer simple styling tips. 

Before founding the Studio, I retired from a 50-year career as an internationally celebrated conflict consultant. Lessons learned help me finetune how I run White Orchid Studio. For example, effective conflict work requires patience, gratitude for human diversity, and careful listening.

I encourage customers to describe their dreams for a change in a design or a special piece that is unique to that customer.  New designs emerge.  They rarely just happen. I listen, dream with my customers, and then design, knowing new pieces takes time. My desire is that every piece is special.  As example, I designed a white gold and black diamond frame for a fabulous lava pendant using a pattern exclusive to the studio. The pendant waited in a production line for months, thank goodness. Three months after specifying the design, I saw a different pendant nestled in almost three-dimensional leaves. The design for the lava pendant immediately changed from a wonderful concept to astonishing art.

Listening, patience, and customer service are embedded in this studio.  Let me help you dream.