Jewelry Designer Turns China Into Wearable Art

Seminole, Florida (August 3, 2007) … Broken china is now an everyday wearable art form at Kryzia Kreations. The studio of jewelry designer, Christina Paluszek, is now turning broken china into unique keepsake necklaces and bracelets. Each china necklace or bracelet design is handcrafted individually by cutting the china, grinding it down to the desired shape, and then setting it in a completely hand-fabricated sterling silver bezel.

Historically, Kryzia Kreations, has created beautiful, whimsical jewelry fashioned mainly from sterling silver combined with various semi-precious gemstones, freshwater pearls, Swarovski Austrian crystals, and 14kt gold-filled, 14kt gold and 24kt gold accents. The addition of pieces of china as the jewelry’s main focal point, instead of a gemstone, creates a modern design with a slightly antique feel. The necklace or bracelet not only becomes a conversation piece, but more importantly a sentimental treasure that can be worn for years, and then passed down to the next generation - following in the footsteps of most family china. And as an added benefit, it is a great way to recycle!

Christina Paluszek scours flea markets, thrift stores and estate sales to find the various china plates and cups that she uses in her designs. Pre-made china jewelry designs are for sale on her website in the “Heirloom Collection” at http://www.kryziakreations.com, however custom orders are highly encouraged. For Christina Paluszek, it is a great compliment to work directly with a client and turn a cherished piece of family china into a wearable keepsake that can also be passed down through generations to come.

Kryzia Kreations was founded in 1999 by self-taught jewelry designer, Christina Paluszek. Her designs are sold at various high-end art shows around the country and on her website at http://www.kryziakreations.com. For more information or photos, please contact Christina Paluszek at kryziakreations@msn.com or phone 727-393-7929.