The Beginnings of Ursula K Design

When I started out my journey in life, I didn’t exactly envision myself as a designer of beautiful jewelry. Because I loved to write, I got a degree in Journalism but soon realized that I enjoyed teaching more. I taught English and German in high school until marriage and raising two fabulous kids kept me at home. During that time I developed a wonderful business in my home selling jewelry and accessories to ladies who came by appointment. I had a ball buying jewelry and then helping my customers select the perfect piece for the outfits they brought with them. We also spent a lot of time at our place in the mountains of Colorado. One of the fanciest jewelry galleries was the J. Cotter Gallery in Beaver Creek and Vail. I spent a lot of time there, and bought quite a few of Cotter’s big rings. Thus, I got to know the store manager really well.

Meanwhile, my daughter was at college and took a class at a jewelry store to make a necklace. She asked me to buy her some interesting beads. I was happy to oblige, and attended my very first Gem and Jewelry Show. Much to the joy of the vendors, I became instantly hooked when I saw all those beautiful beads and imagined all the beautiful jewelry I would be able to make for myself. I decided to show off some of my new creations to the manager of the Cotter Gallery, more like saying “Look what I am up to now!” She loved my pieces and suggested she try to sell them for me. I must say — the rest is history.

Ursula K Design Today

I have sold over 700 pieces of my jewelry at the Cotter Gallery in Beaver Creek and in Vail for the past ten years. For four years, a very popular gift and flower shop in Denver called Happy Canyon Flowers carried my less expensive line and sold over 1,300 pieces of my jewelry. My daughter-in-law suggested I try selling on Etsy (at that time I had no idea what or who Etsy was, actually!), and I jumped right in. With her help I set up my Etsy store, and I have very much enjoyed selling my jewelry on Etsy.

On the way I have gained a few very dear pen-pals, customers whom I have never met in person but who have become really good friends. I have decided that now is the time to expand even more, to sell not only on Etsy but to show my jewelry to the wider world! I am excited to start on this journey, and my hope is to gain even more customers and make more friends all around the world!

What Makes Ursula K Design Stand Out

Should you be inclined to check out my inventory, you will notice several things:

1. I adore pearls and I love not only wearing them, but making them into necklaces of many styles. I especially enjoy using baroque pearls of all sizes and colors. I believe that pearls look good with almost any outfit, be it formal or casual.

2. I like to create statement pieces and large stone necklaces more than petite designs. I am well known for creating multi-strand necklaces using beautiful semi-precious stones by themselves or mixed with a variety of pearls. I am offering several amongst my online selection.

3. I like a necklace to have a pretty clasp, and over the years many customers have said how much they appreciate a necklace that is finished with an interesting clasp. I will often use a simple hook and eye clasp to keep down the cost of an item, but I rarely use a lobster clasp.

4. 99% of all my jewelry items are one-of-a-kind pieces. Many designs are similar in style, but no two are exactly the same. However, should more than one person like a particular item, I would be happy to duplicate it as closely as possible.

Finally, I want you to know that I am offering my jewelry at very affordable prices because I want them to be accessible. You are welcome to contact me should you need an item shortened or lengthened, or should you be interested in having me design and create a specific piece of custom handmade jewelry.I have a huge inventory of any kind of bead, and I can work in 20K gold, gold-filled, or vermeil beads, as well as in sterling, silver-plate, or even silver-colored or gold-colored pewter.

Browse Handcrafted Jewelry Online or Contact Ursula K Design

I am passionate about helping each individual customer have access to custom gemstone and pearl necklaces and earrings they can be truly satisfied with. Browse the available selection online today, or get in touch if you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind gift for a loved one, a custom piece to mark a special occasion in life, or anything in between. I look forward to hearing from you and working together to create one-of-a-kind handcrafted jewelry for you!

Ursula K.