140: Barse Sterling Pendant
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Our story begins in the 1980's with Melanie Barse. Melanie began her adventures in jewelry in her native Ft. Worth, Texas, with a small gift store run with her mother, Nancy Moore. Melanie's natural ability to speak many languages lead her travels to Mexico, where she was one of the first people to begin importing sterling into the US from Taxco, Mexico. Her natural sense of fashion allowed her to select the trendiest designs. As a twenty-something, Melanie would scout the best pieces and bring them back to sell at the store.But Melanie didn't stop there. Her attitude has always been a fun and vibrant "Why not?"! She knew she could sell her expertly culled pieces to others, so she partnered with her husband Michael Gobril to form Barse Jewelry in 1986. The name Barse is an artistic legacy. Melanie's great uncle, George Randolph Barse, is a renowned American artist with art in museums and institutions throughout the nation, including the Library of Congress.Melanie's intrepid style and eye for jewelry lead them to begin importing world-round, and the business grew to be a successful global import company. Soon her energetic travels lead to Asia, where she discovered the rich culture and opportunities in beautiful Thailand. She quickly adapted to the Thai language and saw the opportunity to create a factory where she could begin using
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