Philadelphia - November 21, 2006

Zelinda, Zelinda

Zelinda O’Hora Jewelry

Remember that girl in middle school whose up-to-the minute look (feathered hair, stirrup pants, swingy earrings) always made your get-up (pleated chinos, clip-on studs) pale in comparison?

Well, she’s still rocking those pants, bleached hair, and bad jewelry. Meanwhile, you grew up; got your ears pierced; and discovered things like art, philosophy, and Zelinda O’Hora.

The Philly-based jewelry designer makes dainty, hammered-metal pieces by hand.  Teardrop earrings are laden with semiprecious stones and carved feathers. Carnelian, jade, and freshwater pearl dangly pieces are wrapped in sterling silver. A double-tiered necklace with carnelian horn pendant could soon become a jaw-dropping family heirloom.

So stock up now and check back regularly, because her designs change seasonally.

Unlike some people you know.

Available at Kimberly Boutique, 123 South 16th Street (215-564-1066 or kimberlyboutique.com).