Jewelry in its form of artistic display has and always will be a form of personal adornment by women young and old. Perhaps the oldest known jewelry, is said to be arguably 100,000 year old beads created from Nassarius shells. Precious stones and treasures are tucked away in locked boxes, or hidden among undergarments or meticulously balled up in hosiery stockings in grandmother's chest of drawers. Derived from the ancient Latin word, which interprets as playthings, jewelry has played quite a role in society, the marketplace and status throughout history.
Through various metamorphosis in ancient eras; fast forward to the modern jewelry movement, which began in the late 1940's at the end of World War II with a renewed interest in artistic and leisurely pursuits. Whether it's a 3 year old who finds her plastic beads just as precious as an heirloom pearl necklace handed down from generations, women take their prize jewelry possessions very serious early on in their lives. Women can define their own personalities and interests through the jewelry they now buy for themselves; for jewelry can transform a woman's mood throughout her daily activities and create an instant conversation at a moment's glace.
Luckily, Buki Designs, has emerged into the fold of the modern woman's jewelry of choice; offering unique hand-crafted pieces for gift giving, wedding parties or simply for personal indulgence. Founded by designer, Carrie Inman, who unveiled her line in 2002 in her self-promoting business venture, has reigned in success in the North Florida and South Georgia markets. Drawing inspiration from the global fashion industry and nature, Buki Designs are fresh and bold in arrangement with an interwoven juxtaposition of colors, shape and layering textures in her products.
Buki Designs is for the fashion conscious woman, regardless of age. The pieces are affordable for the every day girl ranging from $40 - $150. "There is something for everyone in the Buki Design collections, from very conservative, small earrings and necklaces to the large statement pieces," states Inman. Named after the jeweler's dog mascot, Buki, it is no wonder why the she chose her Pug for the brand, whose Chinese origin has been described as multum in parvo ("much in little"). There is indeed much in little with necklaces, earrings and bracelets that capture the intriguing and show-stopping accessories women gravitate towards.
One can find Buki jewelry in a few special retail stores throughout the Jacksonville, Florida area including Petal of Avondale, St. Mark's Episcopal Bookstore of Ortega, Charisma of San Marco and Pineapple Post of Jacksonville Beach. Otherwise, fortunate participants of local trunk shows at various homes are offered for a private viewing and shopping experience of a vast amount of Buki pieces; and the special privilege of meeting the designer herself. Buki has recently launched a website page with vivid photography of some elected designs as well as a Facebook page for fans and onlookers of the "who's who" of Buki adorners.
Refreshing and uncommon jewelry created by local artisans such as Buki separates itself from the throw-away mass production of department store items and the unattainable high-end jewelry store that women wait for their rare special occasions to earn. Helping women further develop and express their own fabulous, largely "one of a kind" pieces is what Buki offers her friends, brides, sisters, daughters and mothers. Buki invites her patrons to walk away and experience the feeling of knowing that they are supporting a brand where each piece was hand-made with love!
Thank you, Buki, for our beautiful playthings!
Visit Buki Design's Website at www.bukidesigns.com and Facebook page!
