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I'm Lori
Rosenberger, the artist behind Cracked Up Jewelry
...Where
Broken China Comes to Life®
My Cracked Up journey began when my mother gave me a broken
strand of vintage crystals, belonging to my great aunt. My
instructions were to make a necklace using these crystals
for my sisters and myself. I love collecting vintage china, and I'm
full of wacky ideas...so I thought why not make a pendant
out of broken or cracked china...and that's what I did!
Every
time I wear one of my creations, strangers stop to ask me
about them. They want to know where I bought them. When I
tell them that I made it, then they always say "you
should sell them".
......Hmm.......what a great idea!...And Cracked Up Jewelry
was born.
Thanks for the inspiration Mom!
Each
piece of vintage china is purchased chipped, cracked or
broken. Through my journey I have learned to make use of
other broken antique pieces, such as depression glass,
Fenton glassware etc. not just broken china. In my eyes, all
cracked or broken antiques deserve a new life! The glassware
or china is then
hand broken so it is impossible to duplicate. I like
the fact that each shape is not a perfect form, they are
abstract, which to me gives it much more character. Each
piece is encased in a lead free alloy, and placed on
beautiful hand dyed ribbons, or sterling silver
chains.
Creating
each piece of jewelry is a multi step process, and I create
each one personally from start to finish. From hunting for
antiques, which I truly love to do...it's in my blood! Oh,
the History behind each of these pieces! That's another part
that I really enjoy! To creating each piece, and let me tell
you, I was born to create! Cracked Up Jewelry...Where Broken
China Comes to Life® was a natural fit for me, combining the
two things that I love to do...Antiquing and Creating!
Transforming a broken piece of the past, into a beautiful
piece of art...this is my passion. Each
of my creations are wrapped in a beautiful organza pouch,
complete with a description card telling the history of the
piece. Perfect for gift giving!
Whether
you are looking for a conversation piece, or a treasured
heirloom you are sure to find it here.
All of my creations are vintage inspired, romantic, fun
to wear
~&~ some are even a little funky.
...Truly Unique One of a Kind Jewelry.
Wear it in fun...Lori
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