"I believe that jewelry should be  beautiful, well-made and affordable"  says designer Dena Varble of the  aesthetic and eclectic sense that has  inspired her to create a line of semi-  precious pearl and beaded jewelry  known s Dena Varble Designs. "My  philosophy applies to women of all ages  Jewelry should be fun and be both  functional and durable enough to be  worn every day. The best part of my  jewelry is that it looks fun and edgy on a  twenty something year old woman, yet  the same jewelry looks elegant,  sophisticated and refined on women  fifty plus. Varble's artistic approach to designing jewelry grew and evolved  from her "crafty nature".  "I became entranced with the way  different gems sparkled and captured the light and my interest, and  the way seemingly mismatched gems and beads could work  harmoniously together when given the right design to showcase each  beads natural beauty and uniqueness". This statement expresses a  great deal about Varble. Varble grew up in Fairfield, Connecticut,  and after a bout with skin caner at 28 years old she moved to South  Beach, Miami to "get happy again". Varble's natural love of different  art mediums became a natural progression to jewelry design.  Varble  draws inspiration for her designs from the gems themselves.  "When  I see a stone in the raw, I envision what it will become".  Varble moved back to Connecticut in 2000 and shortly thereafter  moved to New York City While designing under her Maiden name of  Dena Gurewitz she gained recognition for her designs when her work  appeared in the pages of Martha Stewart Weddings in the spring of   2004.  Martha was so impressed with her designs that she  featured them on an episode of  Martha Stewart Television in  which Martha showcased the wedding Varble designed the  bridesmaid's jewelry for.  Combining Semi-Precious stones, beads and Pearls with  Swarovski Crystal, she finishes each design with an eclectic  twist.  The result is a fun, polished and sophisticated look.  Varble also creates and reworks diamond engagement rings in  Platinum and 14K and 18K Gold. These designs are one of a  kind as are many of Varble's designs.  Dena Varble's collections are carried in exclusive boutiques and  salons throughout the New York and South Beach area. Her  pieces have appeared in the pages of Martha Stewart Weddings,  Quest Magazine, Manhattan Bride Magazine, The Wedding  Channel, Connecticut Magazine, Fashion Spectrum, Ocean  Drive Magazine, Images and Impressions Magazine as well as  having been seen on Live at Five New York News, Martha  Stewart Television and in dozens of other publications.