I am Female, 27 years old and I live in Adelaide, Australia.

I have been a mintizen for about 1 year.

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About me:

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My name is Gemma, but you can call me Gem for short.

I was born in Huddersfield, UK, emigrated to Australia when I was 7 with my parents and brother and have made Adelaide my home.
I have always been surrounded by creative people, my Grandma a cake decorator and seamstess, my Dad a Painter & Decorator and a Jack of all Trades and my Mum who always dreamt of pursuing an artistic path but was told “Art is not a lucrative career” and ceased designing beer mats (some of which can still be seen today in UK pubs!).
I wanted to prove the elders wrong, wanted to break the Holmes’ curse and create lovely assembled wares for everyone!

I developed a passion for jewellery when I was very young and have distinct memories of my eyes lighting up when I discovered my Mums and my Grandmas jewellery boxes (all of which I will inherit- WOO!).

In 1999 I started TAFE majoring in Jewellery Design and Manufacture and graduated in 2003 with a Bachelor of Applied Design and Visual Art.

Put simply, making jewellery makes me happy- I love seeing people wear my creations, and if they’re happy.. Ive been successful in designing and making something someone will cherish!
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Don’t be afraid to drop me a line, say hi or leave a comment.. I won’t bite… hard ;)

What Interests Me:

music, food, jewellery, fashion, friends, gardening, retro, vintage, clothes, 50s pinups, journals, stationary, pens/pencils, lip balms, candles, scented oils, makeup, perfume, art, art supplies, brooches, op shops, animals, tiki, bags, scarves, graphic design, anything quirky, polymer clay, Blythe, coheed&cambria, tattoos, piercings, tea, cats, choc covered macadamias, natural skincare

‘Gemma Holmes is an accessory designer/manufacturer & visual artist from Adelaide, South Australia. Gemma is currently creating beaded and manufactured accessories in various forms & selling custom pieces. gEm studied a Bachelor of Applied Design & Visual Art majoring in Jewellery at TAFE SA. After finishing her studies she concentrated on building up a solid customer base & challenging her knowledge & skills.’

“Art is much less important than life, but what a poor life without it.”

Music I like: COHEED AND CAMBRIA!!

Films/TV I like: Kill Bill 1&2, Mallrats, The Labyrinth, Amelie

Books I like: Magazines mostly, Graphic Design, Juxtapoz, Beading mags, Frankie, Yen

Website/Blog: http://www.myspace.com/gemjewellery

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