Saks saw them and now they all have them."
Shopping at Ricki's is an experience. Glass
bowls overflow Nvith bracelets, inviting customers to
dig in and discover just the combination of color and
stones that tickles their fancy.
Her workshop, actually a countertop in the galley
kitchen. brims with beads and string. fittings and jewelers'
tools. The pantry is stocked, not \vith cereal boxes. but
with plastic bins filled with beads. Strings of beads hang
from the cabinet pulls.
"The kitchen counter has the best light." says
Nederlander. "I have to stand over my work to get the
right perspective. Counter height is perfect."
Nederlander travels the world to find unusual
beads and gemstones. She's picked up inter-
esting pieces in Africa and Egypt. and
scours shows in Tucson for antique silver
and turquoise.
"You know, I have customers who have lots
of diamonds," she says, but they say these
bracelets are more fun."
fun is in fleetingI Ricki
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