





Maureen
Worth had been dabbling in ceramic jewelry and pottery since the '60's,
but had not thought to make a living of it. Nearly 30 years later, she
decided to pursue a dream. Through the pottery studio at the college
where she worked, the psychology professor and Academic Dean turned her
passion for art into a successful business. She joined a local art
cooperative, displayed her pieces at art and craft shows along the east
coast, and attended a few wholesale tradeshows. In 1996 she incorporated
Sylvan Spirit, Inc and shortly thereafter was joined by her daughter,
Rebecca, who had completed a college degree in anthropology and returned
from teaching English in a pottery village in Japan.
Together
they create a line of hand-sculpted jewelry that is "natural but
elegant" for women who want to express their individuality. The
undulating curves and textures of the jewelry are not only exceedingly
graceful in appearance, but provide strength and durability. Light
weight and comfortable to wear, the jewelry is appropriate for apparel
ranging from business to formal events. Sylvan Spirit differentiates
itself though technique and design and fills a niche in jewelry made in
America.