﻿{"id":5,"date":"2009-01-02T10:13:47","date_gmt":"2009-01-02T16:13:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/yvettejones\/2009\/01\/02\/a-universe-of-passion\/"},"modified":"2009-01-02T10:13:47","modified_gmt":"2009-01-02T16:13:47","slug":"a-universe-of-passion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/yvettejones\/2009\/01\/02\/a-universe-of-passion\/","title":{"rendered":"A Universe of Passion"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/yvettejones\/files\/2009\/01\/shell-swarovski-crystal-necklace.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-13\" src=\"http:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/yvettejones\/files\/2009\/01\/shell-swarovski-crystal-necklace-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/yvettejones\/files\/2009\/01\/shell-swarovski-crystal-necklace-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/yvettejones\/files\/2009\/01\/shell-swarovski-crystal-necklace.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: small;font-family: Times New Roman\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: small;font-family: Times New Roman\">Yvette Jones is a leader in independent jewelry design. She is also an accomplished\u00a0visual artist, educator and arts programs administrator.\u00a0She completed a Masters of Art at New York University and Bachelor of Science, Art Education at Long Island University. Her background in the arts is reminiscent in her jewelry through her flair for color, attention to detail, and craftsmanship. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt\"><span><span style=\"font-size: small;font-family: Times New Roman\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: small\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman\"><em>Chic Designs by Yvette<\/em> was started\u00a0after receiving great encouragement and gratification from numerous people who had already fallen in love with her jewelry.\u00a0Her jewelry and their vibrant stones reflect her belief that stones link people spiritually across cultures. Sparkling swarovski crystals, rhinestones and colored gemstones\u00a0 using unique shape patterns and designs. Drawing from her paintings, sculptures and ceramics, Yvette\u2019s jewelry is fresh and original.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: small;font-family: Times New Roman\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: small;font-family: Times New Roman\">Yvette has always had an interest in art. When she first put her hands into paint\u2014the youngest member of her mother&#8217;s art class\u2014her creativity blossomed. Her inspiration first began at home where she would observe her mother sketch, paint, and draw. Painting and drawing throughout her school days, Yvette&#8217;s teachers encouraged her to develop her own skills as well as to teach others. Overseeing innovative programs for a wide range of audiences, Yvette enjoys encouraging youth and adults to meet their full potential whether it is creating or simply learning more about the visual arts. She has taught and created art for over fifteen years. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: small;font-family: Times New Roman\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt\">\n<div><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;font-family: Times New Roman\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>RECENT PRESS ARTICLE<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: small;font-family: Times New Roman\"><\/p>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: small;font-family: Times New Roman\"><\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;font-family: Times New Roman\"><span style=\"font-size: small;font-family: Times New Roman\"><span style=\"font-size: small;font-family: Times New Roman\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: small;font-family: Times New Roman\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: small;font-family: Times New Roman\"><a class=\"parsedLink\" href=\"http:\/\/justbrowsing.lohudblogs.com\/2008\/12\/18\/jewelry-made-here\/\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/justbrowsing.lohudblogs.com\/2008\/12\/18\/jewelry-made-here\/<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt\">\u00a0<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><span style=\"font-size: small\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman\">NEWS<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: small\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman\"><em>Chic Designs by Yvette<\/em> is dedicated not only to producing high quality jewelry but also to giving. Charities that are particularly special to Yvette are supported through auctions and individual giving. Last and this year, Yvette designed pieces for<span>\u00a0 <\/span>The American Cancer Society\u2019s 2007 Diamond Gala and 2008 Annual Luncheon.<span>\u00a0 <\/span>In 2009, Yvette is <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: small;font-family: Times New Roman\">designing a piece for In The Pink Foundation -Breast Cancer Awareness and has joined <span>\u00a0<\/span>Designers 4 Africa; which is an organization created to help unite designers with non-profit charities benefiting Africa. Donations support many important and worthy efforts taking place including building wells for clean drinking water in remote areas and with <\/span><span style=\"font-size: small\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman\">St. Joseph&#8217;s Hospital, Nosing Home, Recreation Department.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: small;font-family: Times New Roman\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: small;font-family: Times New Roman\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: small\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman\">In addition, <em>Chic Designs by Yvette<\/em> is participating in <span style=\"color: #000000\">The 9th Annual Westchester County Bridal Expo <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman\"><strong><span style=\"color: #336699\">WHEN:<\/span> <\/strong>January 31 , 2009<br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"color: #336699\">WHERE:<\/span><\/strong> Westchester County Center<br \/>\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0198 <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: small\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman\">Central Ave<br \/>\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0White Plains , New York<br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"color: #336699\">SHOW HOURS:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0Saturday, 11am to 5pm<br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"color: #336699\">TICKETS:<\/span> <\/strong>$8.00<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: small;font-family: Times New Roman\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: small;font-family: Times New Roman\">Enjoying the creative process, Yvette frequently produces custom designs based on the interests of new and longtime clients. Whatever the occasion, Yvette&#8217;s jewelry is quickly recognized as beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces that are long admired. To learn more about Yvette or her collections please email her at <a href=\"mailto:info@yvette-jones.com\">info@yvette-jones.com<\/a> or visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.yvette-jones.com\">www.yvette-jones.com<\/a> (which is currently being updated).<span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt\"><span><span style=\"font-size: small;font-family: Times New Roman\">\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: small;font-family: Times New Roman\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: small;font-family: Times New Roman\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 Yvette Jones is a leader in independent jewelry design. 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