Joanne Wiren is the owner and founder of  Joanne Katherine
Designs.    After many years of working as a court stenographer and
owning her own company, she finally found a creative outlet for
something she has loved since she was a little girl, fashion design
and jewelry.  In 2005 she began designing jewelry for herself, and
because she has always had an eye for style and color, soon her
unique designs had people talking.  She began getting requests to
custom design pieces for friends and family and eventually was
asked to display and sell her jewelry in several boutiques.

She is up on the latest trends whether it is delicate or dainty to
classic chic or funky, chunky beads, she makes something for
everyone.  She uses only the highest quality materials including:
Swarovski crystals, Czech glass beads, Vintage beads, ethnic beads,
gemstones and freshwater pearls.  Sterling silver is incorporated into
almost every piece of jewelry that is made.

Joanne is a native of New Hampshire and currently resides in
Concord.  She lives there with her husband, James.  They have two
grown daughters, Kelly and Katie who live nearby in Boston.  With
the help of her family and using her creative eye, what started out
as a hobby has turned into a passion and a business for Joanne and
she couldn't be more thrilled.

In January 2006 Joanne decided to use her craft and get involved in
the fight against breast cancer.  She recently created a gorgeous
sterling silver, basket weave bracelet made with Swarovski crystals
and Venetian glass beads from Italy.  She incorporates either a pink
ribbon or Venetian glass heart bead (your choice) into the design
and a portion of the proceeds will go to the American Breast Cancer
Foundation.  Joanne hopes you will proudly wear one of these
bracelets and show your support to find a cure!  
Brown Moonglow Vintage Beads
Joanne Katherine Designs