Liz Newnham
Photography is her passion. Creating the product images and postings for the website and Etsy are where Liz spends most of her time. Imagining and composing photographs for Instagram and website content is the joy of her day!
Liz has been taking photographs for most of her life. Her only formal training was at UCSC, at the dawn of personal computers, and way before cell phones and digital photography. As a self-taught digital photographer, she delights in the speed and versatility of the craft.
Kendra McClelland
As an educator for 20 years and then in the hospitality field for the following decade, Kendra lived out her dream to help create memorable and lasting experiences for both the students and guests she served. She now feels incredibly fortunate to pursue the same goal in the jewelry business, helping customers find just the right item they will treasure for a lifetime.
On Kendra’s days off you’ll often see her enjoying time with her family, friends, and precious pups Dolly and Gus here in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley.
Ginger Cleland
Ginger has had a passion for fashion, art, music, architecture, and history since she was a young girl. Her myriad of interests have served her well as first an antique dealer, then focusing specifically on antique and vintage jewelry, as the owner and buyer for Designs In Gold for over 40 years. Ginger treats both the clients she serves and the jewelry she sells with love and care.
Outside of the jewelry world, Ginger loves visiting all the live music venues along the Central Coast, enjoying outdoor activities, and traveling across the country to visit her beloved family.
James Cleland
James is a very learned man, holding degrees in biology, engineering, and geology. An artist at heart, he developed early designs in conjuction with other artists at Southern Illinois University. James started a rock shop in Carbondale, which evolved into the Southern Illinois Gem Company, and met Ginger there; the rest is history!
Over the years James has been proud of showcasing his work in galleries and museums, winning numerous awards for his artistic accomplishments, and running the business that he and Ginger have worked so hard to make successful.
