Pick a Piece from Polished Pepper

For Rich and Michelle Saylor, art is second nature. Already owners of a successful design business, they were inspired to expand their repertoire when they received jewelry crafted from part of Michelle’s grandmother’s Queen Bess silverware collection.

Now the Saylors use vintage forks, knives and spoons to hand-craft unique bracelets, earrings, necklaces and rings. They find the silverware for their collection online and at antique stores and thrift shops. Custom pieces are their specialty; you can even provide your own heirloom silverware to have made into beautiful and wearable relics.

Jewelry is made in all sizes, even children’s, and styles can be found for men and women. Since Rich and Michelle have a commitment to preserve each piece, they try to utilize 100 percent of the original utensil.

Local sources: The Polished Pepper - Polished Pepper can be found at the Ahwatukee Farmers’ Market every Sunday as well as at a few other local markets around the Valley. For more information or to make an appointment to have a custom fitting, call 480-792-9688 or email purplepepper@cox.net.