Barbara, Athens, Ohio:

“I love the piece I bought from Tori! It is original and I get tons of compliments on how "different" it is. The quality of the stones is wonderful--I have a contrasting coral and black onyx that looks great with everything. I also special-ordered a necklace from Tori and it was a perfect match with my skirt: Original, within my price range, and simply lovely! Tori has become my personal jeweler."

Audean, Oxford, Alabama:

“I received a gorgeous purple and red necklace from my daughter-in-law for my "Red Hat Society" luncheons. I am enjoying it so much--I'm the talk of the group! My daughter-in-law said all she did was call Tori with the request and the result is gorgeous.”

Kathryn, Columbus, Ohio:

"Tori has a creative flair and it really shows in her jewelry design. It's always hard to pick from all her choices!"

Jodie, Athens, Ohio:

“The only downside to these beautiful creations is deciding which pieces will come home with me. I can go with sophisticated, quirky, stunning, or casual and be absolutely confident that the item I choose will be perfect. I also like knowing that I will never see another piece exactly like mine.”

Kathleen, Southampton, Pennsylvania:

Re: "Irish wedding" bracelets for bride’s attendants: “Everyone was oooohing and ahhhhing over the beautiful bracelets! In fact, we watched the wedding video and there is a long segment of my daughter in the church admiring her bracelet while she should have been paying attention!!!

"Tori not only is a wonderful person to deal with, she is an amazing artisan. She crafted 7 bracelets for my wedding including two for my small daughters. I told her what I wanted and let her creativity take its course. Not only were they a perfect fit for all, they were beautiful and one of a kind for each of my bridesmaids. She communicated regularly with me to make certain everything was what I wanted. She was quick and there were NO delays - all was right on schedule! Her prices are so reasonable and the quality is amazing. I plan on having her make MANY more pieces for me - until she is too famous and doesn't have time for me anymore! Tori is not only a blessing as a person, she adds beauty to God's world one bead at a time!" [Kathleen, I will NEVER be "too famous" for you! T.G.]

Jim & Chris, Dayton, Ohio:

Re: Christmas gift item: “Tori, Thank you for all your help and patience.” “Mom was really pleased on Christmas morning!”

Melanie (neighbor!), Athens, Ohio:

"I absolutely LOVE my Sunshine necklace that Tori designed specially for me! I saw the Sunshine first and asked her to make me a simple necklace with the same colors that are in the Sunshine. Not only did she make me a simple necklace, but it's absolutely perfect for me! I wear it every day! (Her daughter even says, "Mrs. ___, why do you wear the necklace my mom made you EVERY DAY?") What else can I say but, Thanks, Tori!"

Melissa, Minnesota:

"Tori, thank you so much for the 2 sets of earrings which you made for me. You did beautiful work in matching my preference in style and colors. The pink and silver earrings are very soft and feminine: I wear them with my softest sweater, the one I had to go out and buy to match them perfectly! After having my third child right before Christmas, I really didn't think I would feel very special that day, but you changed all that with just a pair of beautiful black and silver earrings. I wore those earrings you made for me with a velvet pant suit and I felt very special that day."

Candy, The Plains, Ohio:

"My mother loved the Valentine necklace I bought her: she wears lots of blacks and reds, so it gets lots of wear --not just on V-Day!!"

Dave Taylor, Dichroic Artist, SW Oregon:

“Tori has been a great customer of mine this past year. Always friendly and what an artist! She bought a couple of my pieces that I thought were pretty nice and turned them into FABULOUS!! I'm now anxious to see more of her work on her website and look forward to working with her again in the new year.” Dichroic Art Jewelry By Dave

Jelveh of Jelveh Designs, Lampwork Artist, Santa Cruz, California:

Re: “Quaint Gardens” design: “I think it is beautiful, although I might make it a little shorter; I am not sure how long the necklace is at this point, but it might look good as a choker....I love how you brought in the different colors, it looks rather yummy and makes me want to make more of these beads... Great job!” [Thus my decision to leave this piece unfinished, and leave the length up to the buyer! T.G.] Jelvehdesigns

Dolores Barrett Porcelain & Glass Artistry, Camarillo, California:

"I like "Ra" very much. The gems compliment the pendant very well and make for a beautiful collaboration!...Tori's excellent sense of color and style is every bead artist's dream! Her jewelry designs bring out the bold as well as the subtle qualities of any media she incorporates into her pieces. This ability to blend varying elements is what makes her work so unique as well as beautiful." [Dolores also gets thanks for helping me with some headings on the website--thanks, again, m'dear!] Barrettart

Nikki of Juba Glass Beads:

"Great website--it is on my favorites list. Your jewelry is beautiful and unique - can't wait to see what you do with the Juba beads!"... "The necklace, earrings, and bracelet you have made [with Juba's "Tiny Dancers", "Cosmic Waves", and other lampwork] are incredible! I love the texture you have put into this design; I would like to pick it up and hold it in my hand. Could we put a photo of this in our deisgner's gallery on our website? [Of COURSE! T.G.] Beautiful work! And fast!"Juba Glass Beads

Jill Shank of Bluebird Beads:

"I looked at the "Pretty in Pink" set that you made into a necklace and just love it!... Thanks again and keep up the good work! I love it!" Bluebird Beads