The Aldrichs have been in business
for over thirty years. Benny and Valerie started out in a teepee
on their property outside of Prescott, Arizona. They have kept their
business small because they believe it is important to keep the
quality and standards in their original, hand-made inlaid jewelry
intact.
The Aldrichs were among the first to use gemstones for inlaying,
and they revived spiny oyster as a jewelry material some twenty
years ago. They use only the best natural gemstones and other traditional
and recent materials, none of which is resin-treated. Only the
highest quality of natural raw material is chosen for use in their
jewelry. Valerie's creative and natural flair for color makes
each piece of inlay she designs a work of art. Each piece of inlay
is completed one at a time by one person.
Benny then frames the inlay with beautiful hand-stamped silver
or gold, and it is then hand-polished to a perfect finish to create
a one-of-a-kind original.
Benny and Valerie feel that their purpose in creating jewelry is
to express perfection and love for themselves and others using the
elements of earth and sea to capture and enjoy the beautiful side
of nature. |
