One on One with the One and Only!

Fashion Jeweler

Margie Valcarcel sits down

with Dario Paris for an Interview

What inspires you to make jewelry?

Margie says:

I like to sometimes disconnect my self from the world, and transform colors and precious stones in a form of art that not only we hang on the walls but places where we can appreciate it all day long.

When did you start making jewelry?

Margie says:

I started when i was 13 years old. I always liked to do art and crafts but i believe jewelry making is my passion. Step by step i learned different techniques and styles creating different designs.

What music do you like to listen to when your working on your designs? Would you say you have any musical influences?

Margie says:

Well I love the violin, when I was a child I used to play it. So everytime I want to relax I like to listen to classical music.

What are some hot colors we will see in jewelery for the summer of 2010?

Margie says:

Quartz with sterling silver or white gold mixed with light colors, like rose, marine green, turquoise, lilac and baby yellows...

What materials are used in your designes? And where do you get them from ?

Margie says:

I work with diverse materials such as sterling silver, quartz, murano etc. I like to influence my heritage into my designs so i get my materials from Peru.

What is your favorite quote?

Margie says:

Life is too short to wake up in the morning with regrets. So, love the people who treat you right, forgive the ones who dont and believe that everithing happens for a reason. If you get a chance, take it. If it changes your life, let it. no body said it'd be easy, they just promised it would be worth it. (unknown)

What is the last book you read?

Margie says:

Animals in Translation by Temple Grandin

How do you like to give back to the community?

Margie says:

I work with children with autism.

My hobby is jewelry but in the real world I work with children with autism.

What kind of people do you dislike?

Margie says:

I don't like selfish people that think the world revolves around them and people who negatively judge others with out giving them a chance to get to know them and I really can't stand liars and hypocrites.

If I came to your home and looked in your refrigerator, what would i find?

Margie says:

Yogurt, cheese, soy milk, usually something with chocolate and lots of fruit!

So would you say you live a healthy life style?

Margie says:

OH YEAH! Hahaha Usually when im not eating pizza :D But yeah I'm always trying to eat healthy... whole wheats, brown rice, whole wheat pasta and a lot of fruit and vegetables!

What advice would you give someone who wants to live a healthy life style like yours?

Margie says:

If you eat junk your going to be fat and ugly! Hahaha Im kidding! You just have to include a lot of whole grains in your diet as well as fruits and vegetables accompanied by exercise at Least twice a week.

Where do you want to travel to and why?

Margie says:

I want to travel all around the world hahaha but i really want to go to

Greece for the beautiful beaches, Italy for the delicious foods, France for the shopping and the cheese and wine, switzerland for the skiing and Australia so i can see the kangaroos hahaha!!

Ok heres the last question I promise! If you could give out any advice to anyone what would it be?

Margie says:

My best advice...SMILE! LAUGH! LAUGH OUT LOUD! LAUGH UNTIL YOU START CRYING! Live your life to the fullest!