Jewelry Talk

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Bead Boutique has moved

Posted By on Wed, Jul 8, 2009 at 2:53 PM

Check them out in their new and improved location at 1820 Windsor Square Drive in Matthews, across the street from Sam's Club two blocks from their previous location.

They've currently got a trunk show going on with lots of semi-precious and more.

Bead Boutique

704-845-2848

www.beadboutiquenc.com

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Charlotte’s multi-tasking gem: Jewelry artist Ginger Wagner

Posted By on Wed, Jul 8, 2009 at 10:30 AM

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There is something special about being able to say that something you own is handmade. It instantly possesses a certain quality unattainable by something you just pick up at the local mall, and it certainly is quite unique. It is no surprise that there seems to be a large surge of jewelry artists popping up everywhere, and Charlotte surely has no shortage.

Ginger Wagner knew she was destined for a career in creativity, but who knew that she’d have so many specialties to pick from? From macramé and candle-making, to writing and desktop publishing, and even to music, Wagner had her fingers in everything. She had always been compelled to be creative in some form or other, so when she became a sales associate in an upscale jewelry store, her heart lit up at the possibility of picking up yet another craft. Watching the jewelers as they worked, she quickly picked up on tricks of the trade. With her curiosity sparked, all she needed was the inspiration and motivation to get started. “One day I noticed a necklace my sister was wearing which consisted of wire wrapped briolettes on chain,” Wagner recalls. That was the moment she knew that this was her next creative venture.

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