KRISTINA BRIGHT
GIA Graduate Gemologist, GIA Accredited Jewelry Professional
With tools in my hands since I was 8 years old, jewelry has been a passion of mine most of my life. I turned that love into a small business in 1990. Today my jewelry is a venture I pursue with passion and creativity. Envisioning beautiful wearable art and providing excellent customer service are my top priorities.
I handcraft many element of my pieces including the all important clasp. No more fussing with impossibly tiny clutches to fit into minuscule catches. Seriously, let me fix that for you! I meticulously craft my jewelry and ear wires in 14k and 18k gold, fine and sterling silver. Each piece is made by me and incorporates fine quality freshwater pearls, gemstones, genuine Swarovski crystal and handmade glass. The hammered details in my work are forged with high quality German tools and polished to a high luster shine. I also use a variety of hand-tools for the custom texturing on my pieces. No two are exactly alike. My work is the culmination of my love, skill, grit, endurance and giving. I love making gifts you give to yourself and gifts you give to your loved ones. It is my true joy to make jewelry that speaks to your life and life milestones.
My educational background is in the fine and performing arts with a B.A. degree in Music, Vocal Performance and advanced studies in Theatre at Seattle Pacific University. Now, with a long career in the jewelry industry, I continue my education in jewelry and gemstones and have completed a the Graduate Gemologist (GG) and Accredited Jewelry Professional (AJP) through the Gemological Institute of America (GIA).
Awards
- Collective Visions Gallery Show (CVG Show)
- 2016 “Tribal Dance” necklace
- 2010 “You are My Sunshine” ring
- The RAGS Wearable Art Show Marketplace, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014
- The RAGS Wearable Art Show Gallery, 2011, 2012
- Best of 3D Art- Old Town Silverdale Art Walk, September 2009
For the curious, some other stuff…
The arts as a whole have been a constant throughout my varied life. Soon after my children were born in the mid to late 1990’s I accepted a part-time position as Director of Music Ministry at Bremerton United Methodist Church to stay connected to my music. My jewelry business became increasingly busy during this time as well.
My journey has also intersected other projects and people that have enriched my life and business. In 2004 at the same church I met a homeless man who had been living in his car. His journal of his experiences became a book with the help of Sandy Rice and the non-fiction novel “Breakfast at Sally’s” was published in 2009 by Skyhorse Publishing in New York. In addition to assisting with the editing and promotion of this book I traveled the US speaking to many homelessness organizations and churches about the issues surrounding homelessness.
During this time I joined the Advisory Board of our local Salvation Army in Bremerton. While going through a difficult divorce and was offered a full-time position at The Salvation Army to run a Capital Campaign for a building project in Bremerton. It proved to be just the stability my kids and I needed during their teen years and helped shape a new phase of creativity for me. I also love my volunteer work with the AVID program at Bremerton High School.
With our children grown life has taken on a different pace, and I get to create in a beautiful space. My husband Don and I enjoy traveling and splitting our time between our condo in Bremerton and our Universal Trawler moored on Lake Union.
