Sondra Osuchowski was first introduced to the colorful world of beads and gems in 1997, when she landed a summer job at a bead store at the New Jersey shore. Her jewelry line, Funky & Fabulous, was first created in 2001 as a side-business making custom designed jewelry for friends’ bridal parties. Less than four years later, in 2005, Sondra quit her “day job” to pursue her dream-career as a Custom Jewelry Designer. Although she never second-guessed her decision to pursue her dream, she truly knew she was on the right path after style-icon Paris Hilton bought a pair of her earrings. She hasn’t looked back since.

Funky & Fabulous describes both Sondra’s personality and also her creative flair. Inspiration for her designs comes purely from the beauty of nature and all of the earthly elements she uses to construct each piece. Funky & Fabulous jewelry is built-to-last and is classic enough in style to be worn for years to come. Sondra handpicks the best-quality materials for her jewelry collections at gem shows all around the country. Each collection exhibits exotic elements found around the world, with a special emphasis on semi-precious stones, genuine cultured pearls and Sterling silver.

In addition to Sondra’s online jewelry store, she also sells her Funky & Fabulous jewelry designs at a large number of designer shopping events and art & crafts shows—check out her schedule. Funky & Fabulous jewelry can also be purchased at numerous retail locations. Sondra will also travel to clients’ homes in order to throw Funky & Fabulous Jewelry Parties. Know someone getting married? Sondra can create custom bridal jewelry for the entire wedding party.

Currently, Sondra resides on both coasts. She has a studio in San Francisco, CA as well as summertime studio at the New Jersey shore near Long Beach Island. In the future, she hopes to open a series of retail locations featuring both ready-to-wear Funky & Fabulous jewelry and in-store custom design services.