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La Contessa by Mary DeMarco offers nature-inspired pewter jewelry and gifts, designed and created in Baltimore, MD, USA!

Story

Since 1986, Mary DeMarco along with husband, Buddy Wolfe, has been handcrafting the La Contessa line of nature-inspired, pewter jewelry and gifts. Mary draws her inspiration from her Italian heritage (La Contessa means “the Countess” in Italian); her love of antiques and anything vintage; her travels abroad; and time spent in her garden.

After graduating from Towson State University in Baltimore with a degree in fine arts and studying in Florence, Italy, Mary started her business. “We are a family owned business,” said Mary. “Our college-age children, Maria, Elle, and Marc, often help with setting up and sales at national art shows. My best friend Mary Carole runs our office.”

“We recently moved my studio, where we design and create, to Clipper Mill, the site of an old foundry in Baltimore that was built in the late 1800s. The area has been converted into art studios and restaurants and has become a green community. We also opened La Terra Gift Gallery to showcase our work. It has an old- world appeal with its stone walls and archways. We also give tours of this artists’ community.”

Each La Contessa design is completely handcrafted in the studio. First, a model is sculpted and then casted in pewter. The various pieces are then soldered and finished to create a multilayered, nature-like appearance. Semiprecious stones such as Carnelian, Desert Jasper, and Mojave Green Turquoise and Austrian crystals are used to create unique and beautiful combinations of colors. Much attention is paid to detail— turn a piece over and you’ll find a bee, a bird, or a flower or perhaps a pair of hands or a bird in a nest as the closure on a necklace. All of these original features distinguish La Contessa in the marketplace, and the designs are often considered timeless collectibles for many customers.

“At La Contessa, we pride ourselves on American made and being a locally owned business,” said Mary. “And we love to give back to the community.” We were recently hosts for a jewelry-making party for the Creative Alliance and we continuously donate our work to local charities for their fundraisers. With so many jobs lost to overseas companies, we can say we are still doing it here, in the U.S., with pride.

Products

Nature-Inspired Pewter Jewelry and Gifts! All products are made with American Lead-Free Pewter, made in America, designed and handmade in our local Baltimore studio. We offer unique, one-of-a-kind jewelry such as necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings, pins, as well as salt and pepper shakers, cheese shakers, honey jars, salt cellars, Menorahs, and more!
All products are designed and handmade by Mary DeMarco since 1986.

Address: Foundry Building, 2010 Clipper Park Rd #117, Baltimore, MD 21211, USA
Phone: (410) 889-1079
State: Maryland
Zip Code: 21211


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Reviews
This is high quality hand made jewelry - I wear it every day and even strangers will remark on the beauty of the earrings I wear. If something goes wrong, and I had a case 7 years ago of a small stone falling out, they will fix it at no charge. Great customer service, too - if you like a particular piece but want a different stone color, they will work with you. They are always my first stop at the Philly Flower Show!
8 years ago (16-03-2017)
Greatest Jewelry Designer I know! Beautiful handmade in this local Baltimore, Maryland studio by Mary DeMarco. Extremely talented artist who has been in business for over 39 years!!
9 years ago (11-07-2016)
I can't get enough of Mary's jewelry. I first discovered her at an art fair, and always buy a piece whenever I see her there. I am getting all of my friends a piece for Christmas this year. The artistry is beautiful, and the quality is top notch. I had one stone fall off a necklace once, and she fixed it and mailed it back at no charge! I think her prices are really reasonable too. Just a warning, you will get tons of compliments you'll get when wearing them.
11 years ago (08-10-2014)
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