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How it all started
Carol Barrett, who has a background in biochemistry, founded Gemini Jewelry with a partner in 1989. The two discovered a mutual interest in antiquities during a trip to Hong Kong and purchased an assortment of rare antique jade carvings. The two returned to the U.S. and creatively incorporated the antique and vintage carvings into necklaces.
People stopped Barrett everywhere she went and asked about her
quality one-of-a-kind necklaces. A Broadway performer even bent
down from the stage during curtain calls to inquire about a piece
she was wearing. Barrett never expected to make a career of her
quality one-of-a-kind jewelry creations, but it didn't take long
before boutique buyers like the one at I. Magnin in San Francisco
noticed the original jewelry. When the buyer purchased the entire
line, Gemini Jewelry was born.
Carol Barrett Jewelry
Barrett has since branched from Gemini Jewelry to create Carol Barrett Jewelry, a company dedicated to creating high quality unique Jewelry.
Barrett takes inspiration from the rich history of antique and carved pieces, which she collects from China, Thailand, Japan, Indonesia, Borneo, Europe, Australia, Micronesia, Africa and the U.S.
A focal carving or artifact combined with semi-precious stones or
hand blown glass beads, shaping exceptional one-of-a-kind jewelry,
characterizes her collections. Each design carries it own symbolic
meaning.
Creative jewelry artist
While Barrett loves creating the unique vintage jewelry pieces trapped in her own imagination, she takes just as much joy from helping clients create custom jewelry designs of their own.
Whether using heirloom pieces or vintage Asian artifacts from her
own collection, Barrett can help clients create custom jewelry that
will speak to the wearer.
Carol Barrett's one-of-a-kind jewelry
Barrett's goal is to create jewelry that embodies opulence, luxury and high style while maintaining the individuality and living Asian history each of her pieces have become known for.
Jewelry created by Carol Barrett is styish, reflecting current trends by blending the past and present. With her signature flare and original jewelry designs, Barrett brings the past to life in jewelry that celebrates the independent spirit of today's women.
Carol Barrett Jewelry is worn around the world in all the fashion centers from New York to San Francisco, Dallas to Minneapolis, as well as London to Paris to Russia and all over Asia and the South Pacific. Her globally inspired jewelry is irresistible to everyone.