In celebration of Gloucester’s prestigious award (voted in top 10 of all US cities and towns with the best American artists and crafters by American Crafts), DIVA (Donna’s Infinite Variety of Adornments on 161 Main St.) will hold a special sale during American Craft Week (Oct. 6-Oct. 15) on all contemporary pieces made by American artists and in the US.

The list of artists number more than 100 and is noted below. Go to www.AmericanCraftWeek.com for information on American Crafts.

NOTE: HOLD THE DATES! DIVA’S STOREWIDE HOLIDAY SALE! NOVEMBER 11-NOVEMBER 26, 2017!!!!!!!!

American contemporary artists and crafters with Jewelry/ Purses / Scarves at DIVA. Including but not limited to the following (in no particular order):

Keith Lewis, Ester Lewitts, DVA, Heidi Daus, Keistlestein-Cord, Alexis Bittar, Ricki Frank, Amy Faust, Joyce Fitz (Yipes!), Dawn Estrin (Bijoux Graphique), Erin Blake, Linda Kindler Priest, Laurie Leonard, Yana Matson, Blair Design, Starborn Creations, Deborah Armstrong, Tree of Life, Terika Blake, Jessica Weiss, Mooseup Designs, Doug and Nancy Hancock (Mummy’s Bundle), Artifacts’ Glass, Margarita, Robert Lee Morris, Elizabeth Garvin, Sydney Lynch, Zoe Chimera, Jaclyn Davidson, Valerie Hector, Natalie Taiz, Erica Zapp, Kate Hines, Linda Gazzzini, Rick Cameron, Donna Chambers, Christina Crawford, Christie Anderson, Kirsten Holeman, Amy Kahn Russell, Margaret Thurman (Echo of the Dreamer, Mars Valentine), Sarah Cavender, LuLu 2, Janice Girardi, Lori Bonn, Sally Craig, Beth Solomon, Skye, Stephen Dweck, Stephen Webster, Lisa Jenks, Victoria Varga, Eileen Sutton, Carol Webb, Fusager (Magick), Sondra Grondstra, Cassandra, Chellie Rawlins, Silver Song, Kim, Jeremy Gicker, Susan Brown, Great Falls Metal Works, Flying Anvil, Ron Duggan, Joseph Downs, Rebecca Collins, Ann Besse Shepard (Chrysalis), Far Fetched, Judith Jack, Mayia Neimenas, Timmy Woods, George Saywer, Tom Binnion, Chris Ploof, Todd Reed, Betsy Fuller, Patricia Locke, Sam Shaw, Terri Logan, Carolyn Morris-Bach, David and Roberta Williamson, John Iverson, Linda Hess, Joan Dulles, Kara Ross, Jim Dunakin, Michael Boyd, Ed Levin, Jan Di Cresenza, Woolsley, Versions, Simon Sebbag, Kabana, Vitresse Glass, MichaelThee, Kevin O’Brien, Carley Wright, Zina, Darla Nodstrom, Penny Preville, Gabriella Kiss, Native American artists, etc.

Saturday 7/15 until Sunday 7/30

10:00AM-6:00PM STOREWIDE!

161 MAIN STREET  |  978-879-4119 |  AdornmentDIVA.COM

DIVA (Donna’s Infinite Variety of Adornments) opened July 1st at 161 Main Street, Gloucester, after moving from Newton where Donna resided, worked in healthcare (MPH from University of Michigan), taught at the Harvard SPH (14 years) and had her jewelry store. Opening in 2008, after holding two shows per year in her house for well over 20 years, DIVA received “Best” by Boston Globe and Reader’s Choice Awards, yearly. Making intricate beaded necklaces and bracelets while in college, she moved on to silver and gold. At craft shows, she traded with other artists, adding their wares to her ever growing inventory, which is now unrivaled! She became interested in antique and vintage jewelry while traveling and “relearned history!” “Jewelry is reflective of the time in which it is made. When Prince Albert died, Queen Victoria only wore black jewelry of jet and onyx, sometimes with pictures and often with woven hair of those she wanted to keep close. Hair jewelry became so popular, it sold far more than silver or gold. Art Nouveaux jewelry came about in rebellion. Celebrating life in insects, animals, women and flowers, each piece has meaning. For example, snakes represent fidelity. Bakelite (invented in the 1800s) was made into purses and jewelry in the 1930s/1940’s since metals were needed for the war.” DIVA has pieces from every timeframe, in every metal/stone and at every price range. “I really do have something for everyone. While I seek pieces that I adore, I don’t want to sell what you find everywhere else. Jewelry should match the person who wears it, making them feel more special.” Donna loves to share the history behind each piece with people who come into the shop. DIVA does custom work (design and fabrication), repairs and appraisals. 978-879-4119, AdornmentDIVA@aol. com and AdornmentDIVA.com.

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