Marion
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Unique Handcrafted Jewelry Designs and Photography by Marion
Male
52 years old
SOUTH CAROLINA
United States
Last Login: 6/5/2009
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Marion's Interests
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| General | Jewelry Art, Traveling, Camping, Hiking, Disney, Cruising, and Photographic Art! To View My Photographic Art ~View My Online Art Gallery~
or you may wish to view my Jewelry Art ~Click Here to Visit My OnLine Jewelry Gallery~
.. | | Music | My musical tastes are very eclectic, I enjoy most all types. As a pianist, I love to play all types of music Jazz, Rock, Easy Listening, Reggae, Some Country, and the Classics. As A Listener, I love John Mayer, Jamie Cullum, Cas Lucas, Bob Marley, Lenny Kravitz, Dave Navarro, Elvis Pressley, Keith Urban, Julie Andrews, Jim Brickman, Mary Ann Moore, Josh Groban, Norah Jones, Michael Buble, Ron Smith, Adrenaline Sky, and many more. I welcome any artist, if would like to be added to my friends list, please just let me know. I would appreciate an email letting me know what type of artist your are. | | Movies | Fried Green Tomatoes, Cars, Grease, Pirates of the Carribean, The Client, Mary Poppins, Beauty and The Beast, Lady and The Tramp, Narnia, Indiana Jones Series, Anything with Jimmy Stewart. My all time favorite Christmas movie is It's a Wonderful Life. | | Television | Criminal Minds, CSI New York, Keeping Up Appearances, Last of the Summer Wine, Are You Being Served(which doesn't come on in our area at present), Just got DVD's of 1st, 2nd and 3rd Seasons of "RENEGADE" featuring Lorenzo Lamas, can't wait to watch them all. I am also a big fan of Andy Griffith and Don Knotts, especially The Andy Griffith Show. | | Books | Chronicles of Narnia, James Herriot Books, Ken Follet Books, Patrick McManus, and I just purchased First Editions of Hopalong Cassidy Books from the 1930's and 1940's. These are neat, and tell a lot about the cowboys from the Wild West, as well as excellent additions to my library. | | Heroes | My dad for the example he set for me! I miss him more than he will ever know! |
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Marion's Details
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| Status: | Married | | Here for: | Networking, Friends | | Body type: | Average | | Ethnicity: | White / Caucasian | | Zodiac Sign: | Aquarius | | Education: | College graduate | | Occupation: | Jewelry Artist & Photography |
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Marion's Schools
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Francis Marion University
Florence, SC
Graduated: 1980
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major: Business Management, Marketing
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Lee Central High
Bishopville,SC
Graduated: 1975
Student status: Alumni
Degree: High School Diploma
Major: Concentration in Business Management
Clubs: Graduated from Bishopville High School-(Now Lee Central High), Beta Club, Honor Society
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1971 to 1975 |
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Marion's Networking
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Fashion - Design - Designer
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Jewelry Artist of classic as well as casual jewelry art featuring designs for guys and girls.
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Marion's Companies
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Ithaca Industries Inc
Wilkesboro, NC US
District Sales Manager
Sales
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1980-1999
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MB Designs Jewelry Etc
Southeastern, SC US
Jewelry Artist
Jewelry Designer
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1999 to the present
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Lazy Beagle Photography
Southeastern, SC US
Photographer
Photography/Note Cards
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1999 to Present
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Marion wishes Peace, Hope and Love to all!
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Marion's Latest Blog Entry
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Holiday Visual Arts Showcase - Florence, SC
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RE: Over 30 New Handcrafted Jewelry Items in My Gallery
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Check out My Crazy Daze of Summer Jewelry Sale
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RE:Artfest 2007 Exhibition, Florence, SC
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RE: New Jewelry Art for the Holidays
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About me:
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As a Jewelry Artist, I Design Unique Handcrafted Jewelry for men and women that set the wearer apart from Mass Produced Jewelry Designs. As a Handcrafted Jewelry Artist, I love working with Crystals, Czech Glass Beads, Lampwork Glass Beads, Natural Gemstones, Carved Bone and Vintage Materials. I Handcraft Earrings, Bracelets, Necklaces, Wirewrapped Pendants, Boulder Opal Pendants and much more. For More Information and to Shop My Handcrafted Jewelry Designs Visit ..MB Designs Jewelry Etc or you may use this Picture Link to My Gallery 
I also am a lover of Nature and Beautiful Landscapes. I was fortunate enough to travel for business to many beautiful parts of the USA and photographed many scenes along the way. My Photography Work is Exhibited at
My D'ART Fine Art Gallery
You may also use this Picture link for my fine art Gallery
I also am a Pianist, Guitarist, and love Dogs(especially Beagles and Walker Treeing Coon Hounds) I also am an avid collector of Stamps, antiques, pottery and collectible handmade knives. I would love to meet people with similar interests. Please keep in mind that I am here for networking and friends only and Happily Married. If you are a musician and would be willing to check out my art, I will do the same for you! I would also be glad to be on your friends page!
Beautiful Beads are my Passion as a jewelry artist and the inspiration for all of the handcrafted jewelry designs you will find in my gallery. I use only visualization in designing my art, therefore my imagination is really where all of the designs are created. Then I use the beautiful beads to transform the designs into very wearable handcrafted jewelry art for men and women.
View Some of My Handcrafted Creations and Favorite Scenes
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Which comes first, the jewelry or the beads? In my case, inspiration always comes from the beads first. Then with the right beads the design naturally flows into place. Sometimes I contemplate a bead for weeks and even months before I actually use it or a grouping of beads in a design.
As an Artist, My desire is to feature handcrafted jewelry designs that show off the true beauty of the beads used. Almost all of my handcrafted jewelry designs will have a pattern throughout the design. The focal part of the necklace or bracelet is always the center of my attention in designing. Once the focal or main element is complete, the others flow into place.
Prior to becoming a jewelry artist, I traveled the country as a sales executive. During my travels, I collected many antique pieces of artwork-furniture and glassware. Naturally being intrigued with antiques, I was inspired to use beautiful antique beads in some of my designs. One of my most interesting discoveries in Vintage Glass is from 1920's Germany. Another great find is antique ivory that I use for earrings and this is set in 14 Karat Gold.
My components all come from reputable suppliers/artists that I know personally. Leading artists in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, New York, and California design my one-of-a-kind Lampwork Beads. The term lampwork is ages old and refers to the technique by which the glass beads are created - Italian glass rods melted with a torch and then fired in a kiln. All metals used in my designs are 14 Karat Gold, 14/20 Gold Filled, or Sterling Silver.
I would consider all of my designs timeless, including some that would be considered classics. Many of my classic designs are done by individual order. The classics include Pearls, Black Onyx, Hematite, Amethyst, Red Aventurine, Turquoise, Rainbow Obsidian, Tiger's Eye to name a few.
I find it a true joy to work with beads. I trust you enjoy my jewelry designs as much as I enjoy creating them.
For More About Me and My Jewelry Art, ~CLICK THIS LINK~
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Who I'd like to meet:
Other Jewelry Artist that love working with Crystals, Czech Glass Beads, Lampwork Glass Beads, Natural Gemstones, Carved Bone and Vintage Materials.
I am also a Pianist, Guitarist, and love Dogs(especially Beagles) and am an avid collector of Stamps, antiques, pottery and collectible handmade knives. I would love to meet people with similar interests.
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