Carole Baldock
I started my career in the cosmetic industry working as a consultant for Helena Rubinstein Cosmetics and working for the modeling industry organizing and arranging fashion shows for local businesses. I spent 4 years doing this until I decided to move more into business. I sold computers, ran small businesses, and did business consulting.
In 1990 I took a new path and became a business and computer teacher for private colleges for the next 15 years. During this time I became a Microsoft User Specialist Instructor and consulted small businesses in set-up and internal management.
In 1996 I met Michael Dean and I started another new path by helping him with his business. During this time I met a number of pearl dealers and was fascinated by this gem. I started my jewellery career stringing pearl.
The Carole Line was introduced in 2008 which is a silver line that features pearls in many of the designs. The Carole Line is silver abstract shapes on silver chain. I love movement so each piece is unique and has a movable component. My designs are featured at the Michael Dean Jewellery Gallery.
In 1990 I took a new path and became a business and computer teacher for private colleges for the next 15 years. During this time I became a Microsoft User Specialist Instructor and consulted small businesses in set-up and internal management.
In 1996 I met Michael Dean and I started another new path by helping him with his business. During this time I met a number of pearl dealers and was fascinated by this gem. I started my jewellery career stringing pearl.
The Carole Line was introduced in 2008 which is a silver line that features pearls in many of the designs. The Carole Line is silver abstract shapes on silver chain. I love movement so each piece is unique and has a movable component. My designs are featured at the Michael Dean Jewellery Gallery.
White Gold, Gold or Platinum?
Over the last 30 years of custom designing jewellery, the decision between white and yellow gold is making a come back in Europe. Platinum has always been the standard for very high-end designs. White Gold has been the most popular metal for the last few years, especially in bridal sets. White Gold is Gold mixed with an alloy that includes nickel. This makes the metal brilliant white but it can also cause brittleness and skin irritation. Recently Europe has banned the use of nickel in gold and is using allys that contain Palladium, which is part of the Platinum family. White Gold is available in 10KT, 14KT, 18KT and 19KT. These grades indicate the amount of pure gold that is being used.