It all started with a bead 60 years ago that lead to a collection and became a life-long passion.

As a child, Maureen Crescenzo was given a natural cut amethyst by a neighbor who ran an antique store. Her fascination prompted more gifts of small stones and beads, and soon enough, young Maureen was taking apart unwanted costume jewelry for the beads. Her collection grew into a neighborhood interest and other children began collecting and trading beads with her. She was creating jewelry of her own and finding small venues to display and sell. Her on-going love of beads has led to a life of searching out unique and rare specimens for her designs. The southwestern influence comes from her discovery and love of Native American Art.

Maureen’s pieces incorporate fine gemstones, chains, fine leathers, and unique ancient beads from the world over. Her collection highlights plaited leather with embedded stones and various hanging centerpieces creating one-of-a-kind tribal-inspired adornments. Many pieces are length adjustable and some can morph into an entirely different design. Truly original, nothing faux about it! No two pieces of her handcrafted jewelry are alike and have a style unique to Maureen.