Carly has written the About.com Jewelry and Accessories Web site since 2003. Her love of jewelry began when she was very young, when relatives started Carly's jewelry collection by presenting her with a mixture of vintage and contemporary pieces on birthdays and other special occasions.
Experience:
Carly has taken numerous jewelry making classes and workshops, and courses in enameling are among her favorites. She enjoys creating beaded jewelry. Carly's education in jewelry and its design is ongoing, and in recent years she's focused on precious metals and gems. Carly has a special interest in vintage jewelry and fashions.
Education:
Carly received a Bachelor of Science in Interiors and Fashion Merchandising with a Minor in Business Administration from East Carolina University, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington. She is currently pursuing a master's degree in museology. Carly also studied fashion design at Ohio's Kent State University.
From Carly Wickell:
Come join this jewelry community as we keep up-to-date with the current trends in jewelry and learn more about its history. I hope you'll make About.com Jewelry your first stop for jewelry research and advice.
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