I am inspired by making! Katy Beh Jewelry began as a passion for beautifully made treasures, precious family keepsakes and well, an obviously love affair with high karat gold; lush, vibrant color and my beloved New Orleans.

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I am in love with 22k gold! I use only 22 karat yellow gold in making my jewelry. I alloy the gold myself in my studio 22k yellow gold is distinguished by its rich color and develops a beautiful luster when worn. The tradition of using 22k yellow gold, and the methods I use to make my jewelry are centuries old.

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I am inspired by color! My jewelry design process is pretty fun. I begin making my one of a kind pieces by selecting an unexpected match of colorful gemstones. Sometimes, pairs and combos are left to ponder upon for days, even months. When I feel the zing of the Ah-ha moment, I know I have - what I call - a match. 

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Is the handmade jewelry you are buying as handmade as you believe it to be? You’re totally into supporting artists and small businesses – you might even be gung-ho and invest in your local designers. Yay you! Thank you! Handmade is vital...

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We need to shift our thinking regarding suicide awareness.

Suicide awareness needs to be about us knowing when we feel ending our lives, that is the very sign that WE NEED HELP. If we feel the only way to stop the avalanche of hopelessness and pain is by killing ourselves, we need to know that is the f-ing red flag. No white flags for depression.

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