Elfi Altendorfer, born in Austria and educated in Munich, Germany, came to design her own jewelry after exploring several other careers in architecture, interior design, and high-end lingerie retail. Based in Palo Alto, notorious for its university town demographics, sunny weather, and overpopulation of designers and jewelers, Altendorfer stand out as a follower of distinct European traditions. For her intricate pieces, the artist uses semiprecious stones, Swarovski crystals, Czech glass beads, gold and silver chains, and other materials of high quality and eye-catching sparkle. Each piece of jewelry is unique and handcrafted in mixed media, which is true not only for her customized designs made to order, but also for the items she creates following her own imagination. Her often asymmetrical, light-weight, colorful yet tasteful adornments appeal to women of European descend who inherently seek quality materials as well as playful and graceful designs in their quest for self-expression. To learn more, visit www.TresChicFashionJewelry.com or call 650-868-8875. Photo by Emma Krasov. Elfi Altendorfer, at right, with her customers, all wearing necklaces designed by her.
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