Dallas - January 15, 2007

Jewel of Denial

Jill Reno Jewelry

Your greatest adventure? Discovering the two-for-one sale at the dollar store.

Which means, save for Halloween 1981, you’re no Indiana Jones.

Lucky for you, Texas-born jewelry designer Jill Reno’s the risk-taking type. The inspiration for all her bold necklaces and earrings comes from her exotic world travels.

The result is unusual treasures — made from materials like coral from Capri or African carved buffalo horn — each with its own story to tell. To wit: The Imperial Dynasty collection comes from scenes, colors, and sensations Reno experienced on her trip to the Orient.

And the Coastal collection features bold pieces constructed of metal beads and semiprecious stones that capture the strengths of the four oceans.

Who knows? Wearing one of Reno’s designs may inspire you to dust off the old leather jacket and head to exotic ports of call.

You’ll be jonesing for the open road in no time.

Available at Tootsies, 8300 Preston Road, The Plaza at Preston Center (214-696-9993). To see styles, go to jillrenocollection.com.