{"id":3571,"date":"2016-09-09T19:37:15","date_gmt":"2016-09-09T19:37:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.diningtraveler.com\/?p=3571"},"modified":"2016-09-10T13:56:35","modified_gmt":"2016-09-10T13:56:35","slug":"travel-influences-tamara-fondell-alaska-jewelry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diningtraveler.com\/2016\/09\/travel-influences-tamara-fondell-alaska-jewelry.html","title":{"rendered":"Travel Influences: Tamara Fondell of Alaska Jewelry"},"content":{"rendered":"

Jewelry is one of my favorite souvenirs to collect from my travels.\u00a0 As a light traveler, jewelry fits easily into my purse and I\u2019m certain to wear it indefinitely.\u00a0 On this edition of Travel Influences, I interview Tamara Fondell, President of Alaska Jewelry.\u00a0 She sources beautiful pieces, which she sells at her shop in Sitka, Alaska and also on the shop\u2019s website for those who can\u2019t travel all the way up north\u2026 Here\u2019s more about how travel inspired Tamara to start Alaska Jewelry:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Tamara<\/a>
Tamara Fondell, President of Alaska Jewelry<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Tamara, you moved to Alaska 29 years ago. What inspired you to move?<\/strong><\/p>\n

My\u00a0husband was a goldsmith and we always wanted to own our very own business. Sitka was a place where we thought that opportunity could take place. So, when our son was 3 months old, we sold our Colorado Springs home that we\u2019d lived in for 8 years, packed up everything we owned and headed north!<\/p>\n

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Contemporary Gold Quartz Bangle Bracelet\u00a0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

How did you get into the jewelry business?<\/strong><\/p>\n

My uncle is a goldsmith and it just so happened that he needed someone to work in his store. My husband was 16 at the time, baling hay in the hot Iowa summers. So, when my uncle offered him a job apprenticing as his goldsmith, my husband gladly accepted. (A raise and air conditioning\u2026 how could it get any better than that?!) My husband found that he not only liked this work, but was actually very good at it. So, he kept learning and eventually the desire to strike out on his own won \u2013 and that\u2019s when we made the leap to Alaska!<\/p>\n

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Exterior of Alaska Jewelry shop, Sitka, Alaska<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

You encounter many visitors at Alaska Jewelry. How do most travelers find your location?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Aside from my locals, many of my clients are visitors to Alaska, primarily via the cruise ship industry. Sitka is a small town with about 6 \u201cdowntown\u201d blocks. My store is in a large building directly across the street from the location where cruise visitors begin their day in Sitka. The large selection of hand-blown glass that we have displayed in our street windows helps draw visitors into the shop. We also have a lot of clients that have never visited Alaska Jewelry, but have come to know us through our website. Not to toot our own horn, but we really do sell a number of things that many people have never seen before. This is part of what makes us\u2026 us! Our staff, and the items we sell, are fun and unique.<\/p>\n

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View of Sitka Alaska, home of Alaska Jewelry
Photo Credit: Adobe Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What makes Sitka such a great tourist destination in the summer?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

There really is no other place like Sitka. It truly is a \u201clocal\u201d town with very little presence of seasonal stores. But Sitka isn\u2019t just any old town – it\u2019s stunningly beautiful. The combination of the ocean views, things to do, and the friendly local flavor is hard to beat.<\/p>\n

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Interior, Alaska Jewelry<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What types of designs inspire you? How do you choose the designers\/designs that are best suited for your customers?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

I want my client to have an experience at Alaska Jewelry\u2019s Goldsmith Gallery<\/a> that they won\u2019t have anywhere else. I have never been very good at fitting the mold (in life or in fashion!). My store represents designers that create items that have a personal flair to them \u2013 options that anyone can wear, but also designs that are unique and make a statement about the wearer. I personally love quality pieces that are bold and beautiful, graceful, and even a little edgy.\u00a0 I adore jewelry that makes me happy and excited about life. If I love it and am satisfied that the quality is impeccable, then I am confident that my client will love it, too!<\/p>\n

When it comes to designers, I choose artists who care about the final product – designers who back up their product to me and the customer and are proud of the work they do. I select items that have a broad base of style so I can find an item that will fit anyone\u2019s taste (and pocketbook!).\u00a0 I want my customer to feel amazing when wearing jewelry purchased from my store. After all, jewelry is very personal and should be something that tells a story about the wearer. And I definitely think my designers achieve that in their final work.<\/p>\n

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1.30 Carat Trillion Glacier Ice Ring with No Diamonds from Alaska Jewelry<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What are some of your popular Alaskan-inspired pieces from Alaska Jewelry? Which jewelry items do you recommend as must-have souvenirs to take back from a trip to Alaska?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

We have beautiful jewelry that is inspired by the Glaciers of Alaska. It is our trademark item, \u201cGlacier Ice\u201d. We work with designers to achieve one-of-a-kind items set with Natural Blue Zircon, a stone that is unmatched in the blue intensity of color and brilliance. Natural Gold in Quartz is another design carried at Alaska Jewelry\u2019s Goldsmith Gallery. Alaska is one of only three places in the world where this stone is found. Our selection is amazing, durable, and the designs are completely original.<\/p>\n

\"Sitka<\/a>
Sitka sunset from Mount Verstovia
Photo Credit: Adobe Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I’ve never been to Alaska. As a local, what do you recommend I see, do, and eat?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I love to run through Totem Park. It is a beautiful setting along the ocean that\u2019s filled with Native totem poles and draped with huge trees. It brings me both peace and energy.<\/p>\n

Heading up to the top of Castle Hill and taking in the panorama of Sitka is also a must-see. Anyone can make it to the top and see where the transfer of the territory of Alaska occurred when the Russians sold Alaska to the United States. (Always good to get a little history lesson on your travels!)<\/p>\n

Food, well, that is a no brainer\u2026seafood of any kind! We have several restaurants that do a remarkable job preparing fish that is fresh from the ocean just outside our doors. Honestly, you will never forget your meals here.<\/p>\n

And lastly, (of course) I also<\/em> think you should visit Alaska Jewelry\u00a0to see all the beautiful creations, to say, \u201cHello\u201d, and to let me help you select a design that will forever commemorate your visit to Sitka, Alaska.<\/p>\n

Big thanks to Tamara for sharing her Travel Influences with The Dining Traveler. I\u2019ve never been to Alaska, but this interview moved it up on my list!\u00a0 Dining Traveler Tip: Alaska Jewelry has a partnership with Alaska Airlines<\/a>; you can collect miles on the airlines for every purchase made on the website. Not only do you get beautiful jewelry but it will take you closer to Alaska\u2026 literally!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Disclaimer:\u00a0 This is a sponsored post in collaboration with Alaska Jewelry.\u00a0 As always, opinions are my own.<\/em><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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