LOCAL SPOTLIGHT: Studio 47 West

The brightly hued pieces by this local family-run jewelry company are on our radar now

Posted on September 2009  
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Just after soon-to-be local jewelry designer Michele Jones had her ears pierced, she went searching with daughters Lindley and Kelly for the perfect pair of tasteful, mature earrings - that didn't seem to exist. Four years later, their  fruitless shopping trip has led to the creation of Studio47West, a family-run jewelry studio that the three ladies currently run out of their Lansdowne home.

Studio47West crafts totally wearable, one-of-a-kind bracelets, necklaces, and earings using high-quality materials that add a bright, elegant touch to any outfit. The Jones women create their trademark cluster bracelets with a wide variety of stones and semi-precious metals, including crystal, pearls, yellow jade, and 14-karat gold accents. They also craft bold, eye-catching necklaces from ocean jasper, turquoise, and sterling silver. Prices vary per piece, but necklaces start at $129, and can go up to $1,400.

While there's no storefront - yet - you can keep up with the Joneses in the Chadds Ford Historical Society Gift Shop or at the BeaDazzle! Artisians Boutique in the Wallingford's Community Arts Center. Look for pieces at the upcoming A Bit of the Arts show in Landsdowne from November 27th-28th, or check out the collections - and shop - at studio47west.com.

 

Originally published on phillymag.com on September 17, 2009.
 

User Comments:

Magnificent Jewelry
Posted by Patti | Sep. 18, 2009 at 9:37 AM
COMMENT:
Wow! Your jewelry is absolutely amazing. Do you plan on having house parties or events of that nature in the future? Please let me know because I would be extremely interested. I live in the Chadds Ford area.
Rachel
Posted by Rachel | Sep. 18, 2009 at 11:22 AM
COMMENT:
I actually was one their first customers. I love love love their jewelry. I get so many compliments when I wear it...tried to keep them my haute secret but oh well, you all found them too! Glad to see the exposure
Studio 47West
Posted by Maria | Sep. 18, 2009 at 1:27 PM
COMMENT:
Fabulously colorful and well made jewelry pieces that accent my professional clothing.
Jewelry that gives you a new look and new attitude!
Posted by Maia | Sep. 18, 2009 at 4:18 PM
COMMENT:
The spectacular range of designs is really impressive and gives you a new look. I have several pieces of this trendy jewelry collection. My husband even surprised me with a necklace and matching earings for Christmas. I'm a lifetime customer!
Good job!
Posted by Jessie | Sep. 29, 2009 at 7:20 PM
COMMENT:
Liked reading this piece. It gave me the right amount of information to want to give this shop a go.
 
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