What They’re Saying

“Just want to thank you again for your beautiful work!” My husband was astonished by the bracelets and wished he had brought home more beads! You can be sure I will share your name with everyone I can think of!”
—Tania P., Falls Church, VA

“Tom and I celebrated my birthday last night and, at dinner, he gave me the beautiful earrings that you custom-designed for me!< Lovely. And perfect –- in color, style, and size. Thank you so much.”
—Gina C., Falls Church, VA

“Saw it [the bracelet] Sunday morning!!!!!!!!!!!! I put it on right away, and have not taken it off. Perfect fit. Perfect stones. Payment is being sent happily to you. Thank you so much.”
—Bobi T., Oreland, PA

“Hazel Brutsché was persistent in finding just the right stones to repair my necklace and she was delightful to work with in the process. I highly recommend her designs for purchase and any repairs you might need.”
—Toni S., New York, NY

“My friends loved the bracelets and said they are definitely going to check out your website. They have been wearing them all week. I love mine too, and have worn it almost every day.”
—Julie M., Fairfax, VA

“Here is a picture of my grand niece wearing your [pearl and ruby] earrings.”
—Connie C., Fairfax, VA

“Hazel: When I got my necklace home I wanted to show it to my husband and found you had put it in a little black mesh bag. What a nice touch! Thank you. I put it on my list to send you a note about your business. You didn't ask me but I wanted to tell you my impression. You are personable and professional. All the details such as giving a tight estimate of the work, the suggestion of a stronger yet easy to use clasp, your business-appropriate receipt and finally, your little black carry bag and the mesh bag impressed me with your artistic talent and your business savvy.”
—Kitty R., Falls Church, VA

“Thank you. I'm so happy I purchased the bracelet; I've already worn it twice.”
—Kim M., Falls Church, VA

“I've been enjoying the necklace greatly. I've already worn it a number of times and look forward to wearing it more in the future!”
—Anjuli S., Great Falls, VA

“I wanted to let you know Mom LOVED her necklace. she said it was perfect! Thank you for helping make her birthday a good one this year!”
—Carlyn K., Falls Church, VA

“Hi, Hazel. You did a great job on converting those earrings of Mom's for me; it has meant the world to be able to wear them, and they bring great comfort and memories.”
—Kristin C., Dunn Loring, VA

“Thanks again for fixing my well-loved bracelet. It had been sitting in my jewelry box for a few years waiting for your help.”
—Donna B., Falls Church, VA

“I love, love the earrings - they are very sparkly!
—Fern C., Alexandria, VA

“I just wanted to tell you how much I love my necklace. I wore it today and it made me happy just thinking about it! Thank you for your hard work. Your talent is amazing!!”
—Sarah R., Falls Church, VA

“Thank you Hazel. I LOVE the necklace and earrings. I so appreciate you exchanging them for me. I love your work. It is so beautiful and different.”
—Roslyn R., Ballston, VA

“Thank you so much for my earrings! I just love them and am thrilled you could fix them!”
—Sara F., Arlington, VA

“Hazel has worked with my two daughters to design graduation earrings, and I have counted on her wonderful variety of designs to find just the right gift on several occasions. It feels great to shop locally and to buy from people you know, but when you're dealing with someone so thoroughly delightful, and she works with such obvious passion, and her jewelry is so very lovely, that's the best!”
—Karen A., Vienna, VA

“I love my new earrings better than the ones that came with the necklace. Thank you!
—Lydia A., Upper Marlboro, MD

“Liz really loved the (dragon's blood) necklace and earrings. So do I. Thanks!
—Jerry M., Forest Hills, NY

“Thank you for shortening my Nantucket bracelet. I can't tell you how pleased I was with it; it fits perfectly AND I put the basket and starfish charms from the bracelet on a silver chain. My beautiful bracelet turned into a gift of a bracelet and necklace!”
—Sally C., Falls Church, VA

“Hazel, these are soooooo amazing!!! They came out so beautiful. They look modern, funky, sophisticated, and sexy all at the same time! I can't wait to wear them tomorrow. Thank you, thank you, thank you!”
—Patricia V., Washington, DC

“Thank you for shopping for and finding the perfect beads to complement the lavender lucite to repair my vintage necklace.”
—Beth Y., Falls Church, VA

“Hazel, I just wanted to let you know that the turquoise earrings I bought at your open house, for a dressy outfit, were perfect. I wore them last night and the colors matched perfectly and just made the outfit.”
—W.H., Falls Church, VA

“My daughter-in-law LOVED the bracelet! I am not surprised.”
—Pam D., Falls Church, VA

“I received my jewelry in the mail. Everyone loves it!”
—Irene C., Charleston, SC

“Thank you for my making my wedding jewelry. It was perfect for the dress and for the day! I plan to wear it again with the dress — More photo ops!”
—Mary Jane K., Arlington, VA

“She just left the store, and LOVES THEM!! Got a little misty eyed actually, and she said thank you!”
—Theresa S., Falls Church, VA

“I love, love, love my earrings. I wore them on Christmas and am looking forward to wearing them on New Year's Eve!”
—Vanessa R., Hoboken, NJ

“Hazel listens to what I want and I am always delighted with the beautiful results.”
—Lee B., Springfield, VA

“Hazel took the vision in my head, added her own flair, and made it all real.”
—Jen S., Reston, VA

“Hazel's designs are so aesthetically pleasing to the eye that they can make any ensemble pop! Her jewelry designs are unique, classy, and truly one-of-a-kind. Hazel's attentiveness to detail in her jewelry designs has reignited my passion for jewelry again.”
—Ashley N., Manassas, VA

“I absolutely LOVE the jewelry Hazel designed for me so far! There's no way I would have found anything like it just browsing the department stores.”
—Christine H., Washington, DC

“‘Think red’ was all it took for Hazel to create an exquisite necklace and pair of matching earrings, which I gave to my niece. It was joyful to see Hazel's creation bring out the woman in a 19-year-old. Hazel's custom jewelry will definitely make any woman feel special.”
—Genilson B., Washington, DC

“Hazel made a special effort to match the carnelian in my necklace, something I'd been unable to do for over a year. The earrings are a wonderful accent and match beautifully.”
—Ellen S., Falls Church, VA

“Hazel worked closely with me to help make my dream necklaces come true! Her excellent eye for stones and gems and her unwavering devotion to the highest quality product make her jewelry a very special addition to my collection.”
—Wendy L., Springfield, VA

“I have several pieces from Hazel and cherish them all. Each one is distinct and lovely—durable, too. I receive admiring compliments whenever I wear them.”
—Brenda R., Falls Church, VA

“I was looking for the perfect birthday gift for my wife and, being a guy, all I could come up with was ‘she likes garnets.’ Hazel took it from there and produced a spectacular necklace and earring set. Unfortunately, the bar is now set pretty high for next year.”
—John T., Arlington, VA

“Hazel’s designs are clean, contemporary, and harmonious.”
—Maia R., Palo Alto, CA

“It’s unique jewelry with a special touch!”
—Monica A., Upper Marlboro, MD