Origins of Le Dragon Argenté
Let me share a quirky little story about how I began my journey into the world of jewellery making.
I originally started out as a fine artist, but I struggled to fit into the Fine Arts Community. For a while, I felt lost, searching for a way to carve out a creative career path.
Then, by chance, my roommate, who was enrolled in a DEP program for jewellery-making, introduced me to it. After seeing his projects, I thought, "Hey! I can do that!"
Dragon Hatchling
Two years later, in 1998, I completed my classes and spent the next two years working at a wholesale production shop.
I also worked at various jewellery repair shops, apprenticed as a wax modeller, and spent six years as a technician and assistant manager at a jewellery store.
All the while, I was building up a workshop and inventory, which included some fantastic vintage 1940s master designs from a closed jewellery workshop. That was the beginning of my story!
Enter The Dragon
Fast forward to 2009; tired of earning minimum wage as a tradesperson, I decided to start my own shop. With 12 years of experience and a well-stocked workshop, I could do everything except casting right from my own space!
Dragon's Den
With the support of my partner, Steven, I started selling at more shows and even opened my Etsy shop.
My passion for creating jewellery, combined with years of experience working six-day weeks in a jewellery store, fuelled my drive to do this full-time.
And I absolutely love it!
Fifteen years later, I am thrilled to celebrate the anniversary of the beginning of Le Dragon Argenté on the 9th of June!
Thanks for reading,
