The following is a letter that I received from the very talented artist that you see here. I am so honored to be a part of his creative collection that I am pleased that he agreed to let me show off his work. Please feel free to contact him and let him know that you appreciate his work and if you are interested, he will work with you to create a beautiful piece of wearable art. He will admit that a lot of his work adorns his beautiful wife, Jodi :)
Hello Bill & Julie!
A friend of mine gave me three of your beads, (I think they are #LB-0108-D); and I am astonished! They are beautiful!!
I am a 100% Disabled Veteran of the First Persian Gulf War ("Desert Storm"); and I make jewelry. I learned to be a Lapidary, and how to produce semi-precious gemstone cabochons just 4 years ago. I went on to learn to make necklaces & earrings sets; and I occasionally sell my necklaces for as much as $450.00 apiece - although most are gifts or fund-raiser donations.
I would like your permission to include your wonderful beads in one of my necklace sets - as a focal pendant and accompanying earrings set. I intend to highlight and credit your artistry in the accompanying Certificate of Authenticity, as well. I am convinced your unique & breathtaking beads will increase the value of my creation; both in my eyes AND in those of my clients.
I am a small, at-home Jewelry Artist and Designer, and I simply can't create what you have; but I'd love to be permitted to include a few of your beads.
Please find attached photos of some of my recent creations.
May God Bless You!
Harold Sherrod, Jr.
Jewelry Artist & Designer
JRS Jewels
Las Vegas, Nevada
JRSJewels@embarkmail.com