Kristen Gruber
Jewelry & Accessories restoration and design; Gemolgy

Lilpaisley The Vixen of Vintage

Websites:

• http://www.lilpaisley.com

I am currently a Graduate Gemology student at GIA via the distance education program. I hope to finish my diploma in 2008. I specialize in vintage jewelry and accessories restoration and repair. I own a small shop on Phinney and 65th in Seattle and also have a web site www.lilpaisley.com.  I also have 2 lines of jewelry and accessories I create myself. One line is sterling silver and gemstones and the other line is created from vintage findings and found objects.

• Vintage jewelry Restoration and Repair
• Jewelry History
• Silversmith
• Gemology
• Jewelry Design

Looking for:
·          Accounting guidance, especially in the area of taxes
·          Advice from others who have opened business in Seattle. I’d love to learn from those who have been there.
·          Other artist, designers, or reps with vintage products. (Some reproduction work is OK)

Currently enrolled at GIA in Graduate Gemology
I have also taken classes in Jewelry History, Silversmithing, and Design at/with:
·          Northwest Gemological Institue
·          Rhinestone Rosie
·          Christie Romero
·          Metal Crafting Center and Gallery