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Texas Ballet Theater principal dancer Lucas Priolo plays princes by day, crafts jewelry by night

Step into the wood- frame storage shed turned studio just behind Julie and Lucas Priolo’s Fort Worth craftsman bungalow, and find yourself in a jewel box of creativity. Priolo, a Texas Ballet Theater principal dancer, and wife Julie, a former … Continue reading

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We have recently been featured in the February issues of  Indulge Magazine and FD Luxe Magazine! -FD Luxe Magazine- -Indulge Magazine- Eco-Chic Jewelry Ballet dancer Lucas Priolo proposed to his ballerina wife moments before the curtain went up on a … Continue reading

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Carl Priolo tells why images of roses, apples and hearts make great jewelry

A woman came into our store today looking for another Sofia club bracelet to pair with her rose bracelet. We got to talking about the images and messages each bracelet conjured up. Roses, of course, evoke romantic love and after … Continue reading

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Old diamond watch transformed into custom jewelry

As a long-time resident of Mill Valley, I had stopped to look at the gorgeous shiny things in the window of Sofia Jewelers many times. About a year ago, I decided to either sell or re-purpose several pieces of good … Continue reading

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Custom design using heirloom diamonds and gold

This weekend I worked with a lovely woman who had inherited some multi-diamond rings in an old style she would never wear in its present form. Together we were able to come up with a custom design for a band, … Continue reading

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As stunning now as it was then

Twenty-years ago on a trip to California I remember sitting down with Carl and Sue to talk about a necklace I wanted to have designed and made for my wife, Carol. It’s a wonderful experience to sit with a skilled … Continue reading

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My Heart is Filled with Joy

When it came time for me to pick out out the perfect engagement ring for Carrie I knew I could not get her anything less then the best, and I knew exactly where to go. Lucas had been plunging into … Continue reading

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Care and Craftsmenship

My boyfriend gave me a necklace made by Priolo and Co. for my birthday about 3 years ago. I loved it because he gave it to me, but also because it was (and still is!) so beautifully made. The stone … Continue reading

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