JULIE HARRIS
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Oxidized sterling silver and 18kt yellow gold round tourmalated quartz pendant
Oxidized sterling silver and 22kt yellow gold large cuff with rutilated quartz and diamonds
Oxidized sterling silver textured cuff with 22kt opal and diamond
Raw Aquamarine disk beads with 18kt yellow gold spacers and raw aqua rectangle and cabochon drop
18kt gold with gray pearls and marquis shape rhodolite garnet cabochon drops
Carnelian cabochon with 2 flush set diamonds 18kt gold
Oxidized silver disk with 18kt gold, two chocolate bezel set diamonds and peacock colour pearl drops
Sterling silver with star citrine cabochon set in 22kt with demantoid garnets
Bubble quartz set in 18kt gold with yellow diamonds and quartz beaded necklace
14kt yellow gold wide ring with file finish
Oxidized silver beads with 18kt gold leaf shapes & a diamond
14kt gold with special cut aquamarine
14kt and 18kt gold braided ring with bezel set amethysts
Oxidized silver cuff with 18kt gold, rutilated quartz flush and bezel set yellow-orange sapphires
Multi color tourmaline beads with pink tourmaline drops and 18kt gold
Oxidized silver with 22kt gold with bezel set diamonds and 18kt gold bezel set moonstone drops
From an early age Julie’s passion for jewelry design was evident. She began working in her parent’s jewelry store at the age of 14 where she exhibited a natural affinity for beauty and design. She then went on to study at Grossmont College where she met Jane Groover, her jewelry teacher and mentor who encouraged and inspired her to continue her education in metal arts, and embrace her love and passion for the arts. Julie earned a degree in Manufacturing Arts from the Gemological Institute of America and A Bachelors of Arts Degree in Applied Design from San Diego State University where she was lucky enough to study under Arline Fisch, Helen Shirk and Wendy Maruyama. Julie worked and apprenticed with several goldsmiths for years honing her craft. She worked at a few jewelry stores in San Diego including Taboo Studio when it was located in the Gaslamp Quarter.
Taboo Studio was started 34 years ago by Jane Groover and Joanna Rhodes as a Contemporary Jewelry Gallery. The baton was passed to Julie and now as new owner of Taboo Studio Julie has come full circle. She uses her platform to showcase not only her own beautiful designs but also to create an artistically inspired environment to include the designs of artists from all over the world. She enjoys sharing her love of creating unique pieces made from precious metals and exquisite stones with others. In that spirit Taboo Studio has become a Mecca for those in search of inspired treasures.
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