{"id":24297,"date":"2017-04-03T12:00:56","date_gmt":"2017-04-03T19:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/?p=24297"},"modified":"2017-04-02T18:56:58","modified_gmt":"2017-04-03T01:56:58","slug":"qa-local-jewelry-designer-diana-ferguson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/scottsdale-fashion-flash\/qa-local-jewelry-designer-diana-ferguson","title":{"rendered":"Q&#038;A With Local Jewelry Designer Diana Ferguson"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With a passion and talent for art and fashion, local jewelry designer <a href=\"https:\/\/dianafergusonjewelry.com\" target=\"_blank\">Diana Ferguson<\/a> creates stunning, handcrafted jewelry for the modern woman.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24298\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24298\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"wp-image-24298 pk-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Diana-6\"  width=\"600\"  height=\"901\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/22103616\/Diana-6.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/22103616\/Diana-6.jpg 666w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/22103616\/Diana-6-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/22103616\/Diana-6-380x571.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/22103616\/Diana-6-80x120.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/22103616\/Diana-6-53x80.jpg 53w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/22103616\/Diana-6-73x109.jpg 73w\" ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24298\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jewelry designer Diana Ferguson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Ferguson\u2019s ambitious desire to stand out in the jewelry industry is evident in her innovative use of mixed media materials\u00a0to create\u00a0one-of-a-kind\u00a0earrings, bracelets and necklaces that are as versatile and beautiful as the girl who wears them.<\/p>\n<p><em>AFM<\/em> had the chance to ask Diana about the inspirations behind her designs, what jewelry trends are hot for spring and how her signature &#8220;Petals to the Metals&#8221; collection has disrupted the category.<\/p>\n<p><strong>AFM: Please tell me a little about yourself. How did you get into designing jewelry?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>DF:<\/strong> I always had a vague feeling that I was meant to do something creative. However, I didn\u2019t grow up doing anything especially artistic. I always loved fashion, music and especially, pop culture.\u00a0I started taking studio art courses in college \u2013 probably because I was hanging out with cool artist friends, loved what they were doing and wanted to be part of it.<\/p>\n<p>I have a Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Studio Art with an emphasis in Art History. I began pursuing my art seriously about 15 years ago, after I realized that I desperately wanted a way out of the 9 to 5 corporate world.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24301\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24301\" style=\"width: 550px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"wp-image-24301 pk-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Diana Ferguson Jewelry Don&#039;t Burst My Bubble Petal Earrings\"  width=\"550\"  height=\"550\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/22103621\/dont-burst-my-bubble-petal-earrings-diana-ferguson-jewelry-750x750.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/22103621\/dont-burst-my-bubble-petal-earrings-diana-ferguson-jewelry-750x750.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/22103621\/dont-burst-my-bubble-petal-earrings-diana-ferguson-jewelry-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/22103621\/dont-burst-my-bubble-petal-earrings-diana-ferguson-jewelry.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/22103621\/dont-burst-my-bubble-petal-earrings-diana-ferguson-jewelry-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/22103621\/dont-burst-my-bubble-petal-earrings-diana-ferguson-jewelry-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/22103621\/dont-burst-my-bubble-petal-earrings-diana-ferguson-jewelry-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/22103621\/dont-burst-my-bubble-petal-earrings-diana-ferguson-jewelry-110x110.jpg 110w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/22103621\/dont-burst-my-bubble-petal-earrings-diana-ferguson-jewelry-380x380.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/22103621\/dont-burst-my-bubble-petal-earrings-diana-ferguson-jewelry-800x800.jpg 800w\" ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24301\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Diana Ferguson Jewelry Don&#8217;t Burst My Bubble Petal Earrings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I began my professional jewelry career designing and selling hand-woven sterling silver and 14k gold filled earrings, bracelets, necklaces that I created using traditional and innovated chainmaille weave structures \u2013 those designs are the basis for what is today my Patina collection.<\/p>\n<p>I work out of my home studio. I\u2019m inspired by pop culture, music, fashion, art history (in particular, early modernity because of the thought processes that went on there, but I love it all). Also, I\u2019m pretty analytical so part of my inspiration has been figuring out how to do something different, that hasn\u2019t been done, in the jewelry world. I think to some degree I\u2019ve been successful in achieving that.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24304\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24304\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"wp-image-24304 pk-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Diana Ferguson Jewelry Primrose Yellow Petal Earrings\"  width=\"500\"  height=\"500\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/22103631\/primrose-yellow-petal-earrings-diana-ferguson-jewelry-750x750.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/22103631\/primrose-yellow-petal-earrings-diana-ferguson-jewelry-750x750.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/22103631\/primrose-yellow-petal-earrings-diana-ferguson-jewelry-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/22103631\/primrose-yellow-petal-earrings-diana-ferguson-jewelry.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/22103631\/primrose-yellow-petal-earrings-diana-ferguson-jewelry-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/22103631\/primrose-yellow-petal-earrings-diana-ferguson-jewelry-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/22103631\/primrose-yellow-petal-earrings-diana-ferguson-jewelry-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/22103631\/primrose-yellow-petal-earrings-diana-ferguson-jewelry-110x110.jpg 110w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/22103631\/primrose-yellow-petal-earrings-diana-ferguson-jewelry-380x380.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/22103631\/primrose-yellow-petal-earrings-diana-ferguson-jewelry-800x800.jpg 800w\" ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24304\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Diana Ferguson Jewelry Primrose Yellow Petal Earrings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>AFM: What is your favorite part about creating beautiful jewelry? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>DF:<\/strong> It allows me to be creative and a problem solver. But most of all, I enjoy how it allows me to express my love for fashion and for color and pattern.<\/p>\n<p><strong>AFM: Your Petals to the Metal collection is gorgeous \u2013 Please tell us about the collection, your creative inspiration, etc. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>DF:\u00a0<\/b>My Petals to the Metal collection celebrates color and pattern in the form of mixed media jewelry that is lightweight, fun, and easy to wear. Each Petals to the Metal piece is individually handcrafted by me right here in my Arizona studio using anodized aluminum elements paired with my signature hand-patterned, cut and shaped resin glazed paper elements and, as appropriate, hand-woven chain (see <a href=\"https:\/\/dianafergusonjewelry.com\/products\/turquoise-and-gold-bib-necklace\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Many pieces incorporate my own digital art and collage. I\u2019m also inspired by art historical imagery and the whimsy of brands like Hermes.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24303\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24303\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"wp-image-24303 pk-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Every-Girl-Needs-A-Jaguar-Circle-Necklace-Diana-Ferguson-Jewelry\"  width=\"600\"  height=\"600\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/22103627\/Every-Girl-Needs-A-Jaguar-Circle-Necklace-Diana-Ferguson-Jewelry-750x750.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/22103627\/Every-Girl-Needs-A-Jaguar-Circle-Necklace-Diana-Ferguson-Jewelry-750x750.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/22103627\/Every-Girl-Needs-A-Jaguar-Circle-Necklace-Diana-Ferguson-Jewelry-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/22103627\/Every-Girl-Needs-A-Jaguar-Circle-Necklace-Diana-Ferguson-Jewelry-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/22103627\/Every-Girl-Needs-A-Jaguar-Circle-Necklace-Diana-Ferguson-Jewelry-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/22103627\/Every-Girl-Needs-A-Jaguar-Circle-Necklace-Diana-Ferguson-Jewelry-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/22103627\/Every-Girl-Needs-A-Jaguar-Circle-Necklace-Diana-Ferguson-Jewelry-110x110.jpg 110w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/22103627\/Every-Girl-Needs-A-Jaguar-Circle-Necklace-Diana-Ferguson-Jewelry-380x380.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/22103627\/Every-Girl-Needs-A-Jaguar-Circle-Necklace-Diana-Ferguson-Jewelry-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/22103627\/Every-Girl-Needs-A-Jaguar-Circle-Necklace-Diana-Ferguson-Jewelry.jpg 1000w\" ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24303\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Diana Ferguson Jewelry Every Girl Needs a Jaguar Circle Necklace<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>AFM: What are the jewelry trends that are hot now for spring?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>DF:<\/strong> There are so many fun trends happening right now; for example eclectic statement necklaces and earrings featuring innovative materials, graphic lines, interesting shapes and bold colors. Also, asymmetry and oversized single earrings.<\/p>\n<p>With Petals to the Metal, I love reflecting fashion trends \u2013 miniaturized. The earrings for instance, are a great way to make hot trends like color blocking; stripes; bold colors like spring\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/dianafergusonjewelry.com\/products\/primrose-yellow-jewel-tone-cluster-style-dangle-earrings\" target=\"_blank\">Primrose Yellow<\/a>, Flame and Greenery; polka dots; and florals easy to wear and incorporate in your wardrobe. They\u2019re also (as with my \u201cEvery Girl Needs a Jaguar\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/dianafergusonjewelry.com\/products\/every-girl-needs-a-jaguar-cluster-style-dangle-earrings\" target=\"_blank\">earrings<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/dianafergusonjewelry.com\/products\/every-girl-needs-a-jaguar-bib-necklace\" target=\"_blank\">necklace<\/a>) a great way to incorporate animal prints without being overwhelmed by them. I\u2019ve heard my earrings described as being like \u201cscarves for your ears.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24299\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24299\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"wp-image-24299 pk-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"diana-ferguson-scroll-necklace-riot-of-flora_1024x1024\"  width=\"600\"  height=\"600\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/22103618\/diana-ferguson-scroll-necklace-riot-of-flora_1024x1024.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/22103618\/diana-ferguson-scroll-necklace-riot-of-flora_1024x1024.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/22103618\/diana-ferguson-scroll-necklace-riot-of-flora_1024x1024-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/22103618\/diana-ferguson-scroll-necklace-riot-of-flora_1024x1024-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/22103618\/diana-ferguson-scroll-necklace-riot-of-flora_1024x1024-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/22103618\/diana-ferguson-scroll-necklace-riot-of-flora_1024x1024-110x110.jpg 110w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/22103618\/diana-ferguson-scroll-necklace-riot-of-flora_1024x1024-380x380.jpg 380w\" ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24299\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Diana Ferguson Jewelry Signature Scroll Necklace<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>AFM: Do you do any custom work? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>DF:<\/strong> Yes, I love doing custom work. The process is highly collaborative. For example, right now I\u2019m working on one of my <a href=\"https:\/\/dianafergusonjewelry.com\/collections\/2017petalstothemetal\/products\/custom-made-to-order-signature-scroll-necklace\" target=\"_blank\">signature scroll necklaces<\/a>, which will showcase the customer\u2019s favorite 20<sup>th <\/sup>and 21<sup>st<\/sup> century artists. I can also incorporate personal photographs or other sentimental or meaningful imagery into any necklace or pair of earrings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>AFM: Where can we purchase your jewelry?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>DF:<\/strong> Shop <a href=\"https:\/\/dianafergusonjewelry.com\" target=\"_blank\">dianafergusonjewelry.com<\/a> or visit me at the annual <a href=\"http:\/\/www.celebrateart.com\" target=\"_blank\">Celebration of Fine Art<\/a>, which takes place each year from mid-January through late March in Scottsdale, Arizona. I do occasional juried fine art shows around the country, which are listed on the Events page of my website.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24302\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24302\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"wp-image-24302 pk-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Diana Ferguson Jewelry Every Girl Needs A Jaguar Petal Earrings\"  width=\"500\"  height=\"500\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/22103624\/Every_Girl_Needs_A_Jaguar-Petal-Earrings-Diana-Ferguson-Jewelry-750x750.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/22103624\/Every_Girl_Needs_A_Jaguar-Petal-Earrings-Diana-Ferguson-Jewelry-750x750.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/22103624\/Every_Girl_Needs_A_Jaguar-Petal-Earrings-Diana-Ferguson-Jewelry-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/22103624\/Every_Girl_Needs_A_Jaguar-Petal-Earrings-Diana-Ferguson-Jewelry-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/22103624\/Every_Girl_Needs_A_Jaguar-Petal-Earrings-Diana-Ferguson-Jewelry-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/22103624\/Every_Girl_Needs_A_Jaguar-Petal-Earrings-Diana-Ferguson-Jewelry-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/22103624\/Every_Girl_Needs_A_Jaguar-Petal-Earrings-Diana-Ferguson-Jewelry-110x110.jpg 110w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/22103624\/Every_Girl_Needs_A_Jaguar-Petal-Earrings-Diana-Ferguson-Jewelry-380x380.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/22103624\/Every_Girl_Needs_A_Jaguar-Petal-Earrings-Diana-Ferguson-Jewelry-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/22103624\/Every_Girl_Needs_A_Jaguar-Petal-Earrings-Diana-Ferguson-Jewelry.jpg 927w\" ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24302\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Diana Ferguson Jewelry Every Girl Needs A Jaguar Petal Earrings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>AFM: Is there anything else you\u2019d like to add?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>DF:<\/strong> My obsession is creating distinctive, handcrafted adornments that look and feel great. That help my customers express their individuality and celebrate their sense of style.<\/p>\n<p>I describe my jewelry as \u201cwardrobe wonders.\u201d They\u2019re fun, modern, eclectic, feminine, versatile, beautiful yet practical. They\u2019re light as air and are made for the woman who lives life with curiosity and a sense of adventure!<\/p>\n<p>For more information, or to purchase Diana Ferguson Jewelry, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/dianafergusonjewelry.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.dianafergusonjewelry.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"With a passion and talent for art and fashion, local jewelry designer Diana Ferguson creates stunning, handcrafted 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