Stories by Mary Thurwachter
No stone unturned: A jeweler’s family tradition continues
The Maldonado family during a Christmas party in 2017 includes Marco waving in the front, with (l-r) Sofia, Alex, Pedro, Max, Shannon and Kathryn. Photo provided b
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Longtime employee Emi Ebben (left) talks with customers Lawrence Katzen and Ann Frumpkin during Jewelry Artisans’ reopening party Dec. 15 in Plaza del Mar. Photo provided
By Christine Davis
Jewelry Artisans has celebrated its reopening as stores co
Pedro Maldonado (below) works to create what he hopes will become
the world’s most valuable dreidel (above) at his studio
in Manalapan’s Plaza del Mar.
Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Jane Smith
Pedro Maldonado learned how to make jewelry by
A girl’s best friend sparkles in a darker way
White and chocolate diamond starfish brooch is set in 18k
white gold. It was custom-made for a local couple at Jewelry Artisans.
Photos by Tim Stepien
By Paula Detwiller
Here’s some Valentine’s Da
