Inspirational gem. (Letters).I READ THE SEPTEMBER 2002 ISSUE OF BE magazine, and I was elated e·lat·ed adj. Exultantly proud and joyful. e·lat  ed·ly adv.e·lat to read the article on a lady who makes jewelry jewelry, personal adornments worn for ornament or utility, to show rank or wealth, or to follow superstitious custom or fashion. The most universal forms of jewelry are the necklace, bracelet, ring, pin, and earring. . The article in your Lifestyle section ["What A Jewel!" Personal Passions] showcased Dr. Deborrah Hyde, a neurosurgeon neurosurgeon a physician who specializes in neurosurgery. neurosurgeon A surgeon specialized in managing diseases of the brain, spine and peripheral nerves Meat & potatoes diseases Brain tumors, spinal cord disease Salary $245K + 15% bonus. , with some of her creations on display. I am a fellow jewelry maker and I regularly read your magazine. Although I always find it extremely informative, I have always been a little disappointed that it rarely focuses on hobbies that have become or have the potential to become major businesses. I myself started making jewelry for friends in my neighborhood as a youth. After giving jewelry as gifts this past Christmas, I was encouraged by family and friends to start my own business, which I now do on a part-time basis. I am hopeful that I can one day quit my day job and focus solely on jewelry design Jewelry design is the art or profession of creating, crafting, fabricating, or rendering designs for jewelry. This is an ancient practice of the goldsmith or metalworker that evolved to a billion-dollar industry with the odyssey from ancient cultures into the machine age. . Unfortunately, there is not a lot of information out there on individuals (especially people of color Noun 1. people of color - a race with skin pigmentation different from the white race (especially Blacks) people of colour, colour, color race - people who are believed to belong to the same genetic stock; "some biologists doubt that there are important ) who design and produce exquisite pieces of handmade jewelry Handmade jewelry is that which is crafted by hand, just as jewelry has been since it was very first created by humans. Unlike modern machine-made jewelry, no two pieces of handmade jewelry - even of the same design - will be identical. ; thus, the reason I was happy to see the article. I must say that this piece is an inspiration to me and gives me hope that I can also be a success at what I love to do. It is good for others to know that there are other entrepreneurship options out there, because not everyone wants to pursue the "normal" career paths. I wish Dr. Hyde the best of luck and much continued success, and I'm now cutting this page out to stick on my refrigerator, because she is truly an inspiration to me. Darcy Moss Fort Lauderdale, Florida darcyamoss@hotmail.com |
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