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meaning. Silver was sacred to the moon, as gold was to the sun. When jewelry began to be used selecting it became an art form.
Mark Shimizu and other local artists create their art with unique sterling, gold, platinum and copper jewelry pieces delightfully displayed at his showroom in Windsor. His wife, Laurie, searches for the newest and most remarkable custom and fashion jewelry
above. Colorful Sally Baker watercolors highlight the inner walls. The large windows along the Drive
illuminate the tall adjacent showcases.
Mark, Laurie and their sales person Erin honed their trade over a couple
Near the entrance and beyond the fruit wood jewelry boxes are the Eco drive Citizen Watches, which are rechargeable in any socket. Next to that is a case with unusual lapis lazuli, malachite and delicate Roman glass pieces. The next case has an array of opal and jade jewelry with unimaginable colors and amazing strings of South Sea fresh water pearls.
decades, at the former Earthworks in Coddingtown. They moved into this space over a year ago from a smaller space down the road which was their showroom for ten years. These Windsor residents are
charmed to be apart of the community.
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Their showroom
Mark, Ty and Laurie Shimizu
on the corner of Windsor Road and McClelland Drive is beautifully appointed. The warm cork ooring and central cherry showcases are exquisitely lit from
Estate and unique consignment jewelry ll an adjacent case. Every piece has a story. An incredible gold spider, which Mark created from a dead insect through the lost wax process leads to his display of custom jewelry creations.
Marks use of colored gemstones, including an aqua colored opal, deep blue topaz and tanzanite, is stunning, all set in elegantly designed precious metals with organic and architectural in uences. The selection of engagement and wedding rings
Ruby pendant with yellow & white diamonds
and long silver neck chains occupy another.
An Ed Levin silver necklace with blue topaz
and a mechanically hinge, which allows it to
lay perfectly on any body type, graces his collection.
includes the popular
halo style and a new
textured extruded metal variety. He delights couples with his custom made rings.
Artisan pieces from Marin, Petaluma and Santa Rosa are displayed
in the tall cases
by the window.
Columbian Emerald in 24K Gold
Natural gems in copper and brass settings in one,
18K rose gold band with Cylon Sapphires
The store is located at 9070 Windsor Road on the corner at McClelland Drive on the Windsor Town Green. Open Monday thru Saturday, 10am to 5:30pm and Sunday, 11am to 4:00pm.
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