November 2019 by Kathy G.
I had just gotten into fused glass jewelry several years ago when I first saw her jewelry in Hand Goods in Occidental. I was attracted to the vibrant color of the glass stones as well as the artistry in the designs. I like to buy a set of matching colors for earrings, necklaces, bracelets and rings. My skin tone is winter so I am always drawn to the jewel tones (i.e. Emerald Green, Sapphire Blue, Ruby Red). She carries a wide spectrum of colors to match any skin tone or preferences. But I like to use different styles within the sets to make it more interesting and not look so much like a set. She uses sterling silver in all of her pieces, sometimes adding a bit of gold tone. This is great for me as sterling is the only silver metal that my skin does not have an allergic reaction to. Her earrings are light so will not stretch out your ears. Most of her earrings and many of her necklaces come in a choice of two or three sizes (small, medium, large). Again, this is great for me because I like to wear large pieces of jewelry. My daughter, granddaughter and daughter-in-law all prefer smaller pieces and stud verses dangling earrings. While you may not see them on the website, she does make simple glass stud earrings that are inexpensively priced. So last Christmas I bought the three of them sets in multiple colors. They loved them. Finally, she has an easy to use website for customizing your online orders. First you pick a style. The style names come from the names of Katya's friends, family and pets. You may even find your own name there. I did. One of my favorite styles is Kathy, of course. Then you pick the size of the piece if applicable, size of stone if applicable, and finally the color from the online color chart. I always get compliments on my Katya jewelry. Thanks Katya!
