October Birthstones! Individuals born in October get to choose between two birthstones — tourmaline and opal. Each birthstone comes in a rainbow of shades and color combinations, giving October babies a variety of options. Between tourmaline (whose color depends on trace elements in its chemical makeup) and opal (which diffracts light to show a play […]
All the Buzz
ALL THE BUZZ September 12th 6pm-8pm Once again, Paula Dawkins is busy creating an enchanting collection of new jewelry. Gorgeous gold and gemstone flowers bloom and bees buzz and swarm through the studio as this new line of jewelry takes form. The instigator of this creative adventure, Julia Peterson has been filling Paula’s […]
Life doesn’t come with a manual, it comes with a mother!
We, at Jewels That Dance, honor all you mothers, you supermoms, you stepmoms, you mothers of community and of course, Mother Earth. Fun Fact: Anna Jarvis was also a woman that may have been behind our traditional Mother’s Day celebration on the second Sunday of May. Anna never had any children, but wanted to carry […]
Dive into the depths of March with Aquamarine
“A March born shall always be soothed by Aqua, gem of sea this mermaid’s treasured stone you wear will bring happiness, love, affection and care.” The Latin word for seawater, Aquamarine, is said to calm waves and keep sailors safe. Known for its greenish and blue hues, it is also thought that it enhances […]
The Heart of 2019
View the sale “Instructions for living life. Pay attention Be astonished. Tell about it.” and “Keep some room in your Heart for the unimaginable.” – Mary Oliver – The 2019 limited edition cloisonné’ enamel heart BY Facher Fusager of MAGIK Design is here! Each heart has been individually handcrafted with 24k gold wire and ten […]
The Collaborators of Jewels That Dance
Designer-goldsmith Paula Dawkins opened Jewels That Dance 35 years ago in downtown Asheville. About thirteen years ago Pete Suder, a masterful jeweler and goldsmith, joined ranks with Paula. Together they can flawlessly execute any jewelry design. Pete began his jewelry career in Philadelphia, on jewelers’ row, and moved to Asheville after owning his own store […]
The Gemstone Roundtable
You are invited to our 3rd Annual Gemstone Roundtable Learn the story of the stone! Saturday, October 27th from 6:30 – 9:00pm and Sunday, October 28th from 12:30 – 3:00pm. Request your invitation The Roundtable Event is such fun and destined to become Asheville’s premier jewelry event. Mark your calendars now and contacts us with the […]
A Jeweler’s Art
What is Art? This age old question has as many answers as there are questioners. The Merriam Webster dictionary defines art as “the conscious use of skill and creative imagination especially in the production of aesthetic objects”. Georgia O’Keeffe, American painter, defined art in the December 1977 issue of Art News, as “Filling a space […]
It’s hard to believe but it’s true, Jewels That Dance is 35 years old this year!
Many things have changed over the years: Paula’s workshop and retail store grew from a tiny shop on Lexington Avenue to the spacious state of the art workshop and retail fine jewelry store you find on Haywood Street today. Staff, both sales and jewelers alike, have come and learned and moved on. Some things have […]
Thank You Mom
It goes without saying that being a mom is one of the toughest and the most rewarding jobs out there. Not a day goes by that we are not grateful for all the hard work and sacrifice that moms’ have made for their families. This Mother’s Day offers us a special chance to say “THANK […]
