Annapolis, Maryland, February 2007
- Laura Moore, a local jewelry designer, has been commissioned
to create a custom necklace for Paula Deen, professional
chef on the Food Network, by the Junior League of Hampton
Roads. The necklace will be given to Ms. Deen in appreciation
for her work with the Food Bank of the Virginia Peninsula.
Laura was awarded the assignment
by one of her clients in Hampton Roads and through
her association with the Junior League; Laura is an
active member of the Junior League of Annapolis. The
necklace will be presented to Ms. Deen at "Cooking
with Paula Deen", a cooking demonstration benefiting
the Food Bank of the Virginia Peninsula, Saturday,
February 10th at the Hampton Roads Convention Center
in Hampton, Virginia.
The necklace is handmade by Laura
and features a gemstone called Kyanite, which has
a natural array of medium blue hues and is vitreous
to almost pearly in luster, blue freshwater pearls,
clear Swarovski crystals, and a pendant made from
a sterling silver spoon with a "P" monogram.
The clasp and findings are also sterling silver. "It's
an honor to be asked to design a necklace for Paula
Deen. Her success story is truly remarkable and inspiring
to women entrepreneurs everywhere, having started
her business out of her home and building it from
the ground up. I can certainly relate to that,"
said Moore, "I have been watching her show and
thinking about what colors would look best on her,
I hope she'll be pleased with this specially created
piece."
Laura works out of her studio in
Annapolis, designing original jewelry and wire-wrapped
home accents. Most of her work is comprised of semi-precious
stones, sterling and fine silver. She is also a faculty
member at Anne Arundel Community College, where she
teaches jewelry design courses.
Laura Moore Designs was founded
in 2001. Laura's work is available at art shows throughout
Maryland and Virginia, on her Web site, through private
home shows, and various retail outlets. Custom studio
appointments are also available. For more information,
visit www.lauramooredesigns.com
or call 410-267-8540.
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