My name is Gracelyn Tuoti. I have been a singer for almost all my life. One of the most exciting honors for a performer is an audience request for an encore, giving the artist another chance to share their gifts. I was inspired to create interesting jewelry by my fashionable friends who always manage to find the uni … Read more My name is Gracelyn Tuoti. I have been a singer for almost all my life. One of the most exciting honors for a performer is an audience request for an encore, giving the artist another chance to share their gifts.

I was inspired to create interesting jewelry by my fashionable friends who always manage to find the unique. My luck in finding jewelry I enjoyed wearing was not so good, so I started to handcraft my own. I became mesmerized with the color, look, feel and beauty of natural gemstones, and Swarovski crystals just take my breath away -- must be my ballroom influence!!! When my friends began asking me for pieces, I knew I was onto something!

So, this business is my Encore, so to speak! I design and handcraft artisan jewelry using top quality gemstones, Swarovski crystals, and pearls. I work with sterling silver, gold and gold-filled wire as well as antique brass, silver, and copper. Special occasion, bridal, and custom designs are my specialty.

Do you have older pieces of jewelry that you no longer wear, but love the stones or other things about them? I love to take older pieces and fashion them into something new. This takes a few weeks and some consultation, but it is great fun! Your older pieces deserve an encore, too!