Jude Sharp has been a custom jewelry designer working in gold, silver, palladium and platinum since 1970. Her studio is now located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, where she has been working since 1984. Prior to moving to Pennsylvania, Jude created jewelry in Colorado, Utah and California. Jude is a graduate of Temple University Tyler College of Art (B.F.A. in metals). She has also completed courses in wax carving, stone setting, repairs, platinum techniques and hand engraving.

Sylvia Weaver joined Jude in her business during the summer 2002. She keeps the books and in general takes care of the nonjewelry-making aspects of the business. "She keeps me from going over the edge," says Jude.

Sylvia graduated from the University of Oregon with a degree in Computer and Information Science. Her job history includes network administrator, software instructor, beeswax candle maker, and adult literacy coordinator. "This work fits right in," she laughs.

Andrea Amey Miller worked for Jude when both were, well, younger. We welcomed Andrea back to our staff in July 2005. She is a bench jeweler who gaduated from Bowman Technical School in Lancaster, PA.  Andrea specializes in repairs and restorations . She also has her own line of Colonial and Civil War era reproduction jewelry.

You can view Jude's custom work and the work of a dozen other regional artists at our studio at 322 N. Queen St., Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 17603. Our hours (EST) are:

• Tuesday - Friday 10 to 5:30
• Saturday 10- 4
• First and Third Fridays 'til 9

Did we mention the dogs? Roxie and Quincy, the German Shorthaired Pointers, come to work with us.