Jennifer Matthews of Tucson, Arizona, discovered beading a few years ago and has been hooked ever since.  However, very quickly her originality in sense of design and attention to detail set her way in front of the pack.  Jennifer uses precious and semi-precious stones with only sterling silver or gold findings.  She spends hours scouring through shops and gem shows for vintage beads or unusual pieces from faraway places such as Tibet or the Balkans.  Only the finest and rare quality are chosen for her work.  This obsession with detail, quality, and her highly original designs make most people associate her with the Art Deco period, a time at the turn of the last century when each piece of art, glass, pottery, lamps by Tiffany, or even furniture by Tickle was prized for its individual design and craftsmanship.  Indeed, when you purchase a piece from Jennifer, you are choosing an art piece, a one of a kind to be treasured now and for the future.