Valerie Preston Design / Preston Jewelry

01/26/2016

SHOP ANNOUNCEMENT: Dear Customers, I am closing my retail shop as I am in the process of an unexpected move and am about to have my first child. I will still continue to be making jewelry, selling online through prestonjewelry.com and local art shows. Please feel free to give me a call if you are interested in custom design or product information. 408-475-5525

12/01/2015

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/los-gatos-holiday-event-tickets-19793573110

Enjoy ready-to-go holiday gift shopping, Santa & Mrs. Claus, Holiday treats and more! Enjoy the finest setup of holiday gifts for everyone on your list! Participating vendors include: Fifth Avenue Designer Consignment, Wall Street Designer Consignment, Bellini Baby, Valerie Preston Designs, Village…

12/01/2015

http://www.gemkonnect.com/blog/only-we-ourselves-can-end-jewellery-retail%E2%80%99s-self-destructive-ways

Designing a piece of jewellery is like trying to capture gold, silver, diamonds, gemstones and a variety of other materials, your vision of an idea or emotion. In a sense, you’re telling a story. The finished product represents something other than the material. But you then have to put a material v…

12/01/2015

Given that the global industry has a history stretching back literally to the origins of human civilisation, it is surprising to see how little understanding there is of the very idea of jewellery and what it is that people value in it. The vast majority of those involved in the jewellery business,…

10/01/2015

And now I have two new awesome rings for sale in the shop!!!

09/30/2015

Newest diamond and blue zircon bling ring for sale in the shop!!!

09/24/2015

On the bench - new silver "screwball" earring backs in process. Can't wait to get the matching studs finished! These backs will actually screw onto the posts so there is no worry of the earring falling off.

09/19/2015

Getting ready for a busy day. Wine Walk pours start at 1:30!

09/15/2015

So happy to have Sarah's Vineyard back in the shop this Saturday pouring for the Los Gatos Fall Wine Walk! Tickets are going fast!

http://www.losgatoschamber.com/winewalk.php

The Los Gatos wine walk is always a great event. With so many great local wineries, world class wine is not hard to find. Enjoy the beautiful weather, people, and more, as you stroll through our beautiful town, tasting the amazing wines grown right here.

09/10/2015

I had a surprise visit from a wonderful enamelist and jewelry maker, Lindsey Owen. She is also one of my old metalsmithing buddies from KU. And now I have these lovely and vibrant glass enamel pieces in the shop! I can't wait to see what she does next!

08/08/2015

Trying to keep cool at the Los Gatos art and wine show.

08/05/2015

I will be showing my jewelry at the Los Gatos Fiesta De Artes this weekend!

http://www.lgfiesta.com/

Please join us at the 2015 Fiesta de Artes on Saturday and Sunday, August 8th and 9th, 10 am to 6 pm daily. Join 20,000 of your friends at the annual Fiesta de Artes at the Los Gatos Civic Center grounds. Don’t miss the town’s one and only art and wine festival. The 2015 Fiesta will be the 19th even…