Tavia Brown

Current

• Owner at taviametal

Past

• Payroll Officer at Frontrunner Sign Studios
• Bench Jeweler at Marraccini Designs

Education

• Appalachian State University

Recommended

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Connections

36 connections

Industry

Luxury Goods & Jewelry

Websites

• taviametal
• Frontrunner Sign Studios
• My Blog

Tavia Brown’s Summary

I design and create one-of-a-kind and custom jewelry. My inspirations are derived from nature, form, texture and materials. My style embodies soft textures and elements with industrial forms creating jewelry that has elegance with an edge.

Tavia Brown’s Specialties:

Working closely with clients to create custom jewelry that references and celebrates their individuality.

Tavia Brown’s Experience

• Owner

  taviametal

  (Arts and Crafts industry)

  October 2001 — Present (8 years 2 months)

  I design and create one-of-a-kind and custom made jewelry in sterling silver, gold and titanium. Every piece is made by hand and is unique. I create custom bridal jewelry, including engagement rings, wedding band and bridal party gifts. I also create custom heirloom pieces for clients. My inventory is full of one-of-a-kind jewelry in which each piece has a voice. Whether the piece is custom made for a client or is a one-of-a-kind item in my inventory, each piece embodies my style of elegance with an edge.

• Payroll Officer

  Frontrunner Sign Studios

  (Retail industry)

  March 2004 — January 2008 (3 years 11 months)

  Frontrunner Sign Studios creates custom signs, engraved signs, rubber stamps and nametags. It's a one stop studio for all your sign needs, whether its a large full color business sign, a vehicle lettering, a desk nameplate, a photo id nametag, or an address stamp, they can take care of it all.

• Bench Jeweler

  Marraccini Designs

  (Arts and Crafts industry)

  January 1999 — March 2003 (4 years 3 months)

Tavia Brown’s Education

• Appalachian State University

  Bachelor of Fine Arts , Metals, Painting, Sculpture , 1995 — 1998

Additional Information

Tavia Brown’s Websites:

• taviametal
• Frontrunner Sign Studios
• My Blog

Tavia Brown’s Groups:

Society of North American Goldsmiths
American Craft Council
Artisans Center of Virginia

•    Jewelry Designers
•    Appalachian State Alumni
•    Jewelry Retail Network
•    Handcrafted Jewelry
•    Jewelry Metalsmiths
•    Creative Professionals of Virginia

Tavia Brown’s Honors:

Niche Awards Finalist in Silver for necklace "Golden Halo Moonlight", 2009
Published in 500 Wedding Rings, Lark Books, 2008
Published in "Best of Virginia Artists and Artisans", 2nd Place in Art Jewelry, 2005

Tavia Brown’s Contact Settings

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• expertise requests
• business deals
• reference requests
• getting back in touch