Events

Every now and then, at llyn strong fine art jewelry, we like to give one gemstone the attention it deserves and this October we are bringing opals into the spotlight. In conjunction with our opal dealer, Hopkins Opal, we’re planning an educational show for October 26-28 of 2017, where attendees will get the chance to […]

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This June, the American Artisan Festival returns to Nashville after a 4-year hiatus. Started by Nancy Saturn 43 years ago, the free-to-attend festival was organized to celebrate the best of American arts and crafts. Now, Nancy’s daughter Samantha Saturn has moved back to Nashville from New York City to revive the festival and continue the work […]

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It’s May in Greenville, which means Artisphere is just around the corner. If you’re new to the area, Artisphere is an annual festival that has been going strong on main street in Greenville for 13 years with the aim “to create a nationally recognized Fine Arts festival that enhances Quality of Life and Economic Vitality […]

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In the Mediterranean Sea, off the coast of the vertical city of Positano, Italy, is a small archipelago containing three islands: Gallo Lungo, La Castelluccia, and the circular La Rotunda. A myth has followed these islands since 1 AD when the Greek geographer Strabo marked them as the home of three sirens. These sirens took […]

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John Breaux and Erinn Pasquale signed up for the roundtable with the aim of finding the perfect stone for an engagement ring but John wound up coming earlier in the week to browse and to get an idea of what llyn strong had to offer. During the visit, a particular ring caught John’s eye. The […]

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llyn won the Designer’s Award at the Cultured Pearl Association of America competition with her piece titled ‘Birth of Pearl’. This beautiful, one of a kind ring is a piece of free form pink and white conch shell with an 18k rose gold rim and a 14mm round, green South Sea pearl.  Come see the […]

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Looking for the perfect engagement ring? Here at llyn strong fine art jewelry, we not only have engagement rings made and ready in the cases, but we specialize in creating custom ones! White gold, rose gold, yellow gold, platinum, palladium.... Round brilliant diamonds, rose cut diamonds, sapphires.... Traditional, Eccentric, Unique, Simple, Elegant, Complex, Delicate, Chunky.... [...] Continue Reading

Are you still looking for the perfect Mother's Day gift? Here are a few great ideas in all price ranges that we have for sale at llyn strong fine art jewelry! What about a hand-blown ring stand by Ron Lukian? These are only $50. Or these hand-blown business card holders by Kahil Deerman? These are also [...] Continue Reading

Annual Juried SC Artists Exhibition set for Saturday Remember that juried exhibition that llyn got into? Here is a great article about it! The opening reception for the Thirty Fifth Annual Juried Artists Exhibition is this Saturday evening at the Pickens County Art Museum. See you there!

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Here are 3 new rings by llyn.  They are all tourmalines and are set in 18k yellow, white or rose gold.  We have all three of these currently in stock.  They can be sized, usually while you wait.  They are comfortable, elegant, artistic and unique.  I love them.  Anyway, come by, and try them on! Continue Reading

llyn and her husband love car racing.  Get llyn talking about it, and her face lights up! That is why I wanted to share with you about who came into our store yesterday!… Yesterday, we had a young, nice man and his mom come into the gallery.  As llyn was talking with them, we realized that […]

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Follow this link to see llyn strong fine art jewelry on the map of stores to see in Downtown Greenville, SC according to “Southbound” magazine!!!!!! Southbound_SpringSummer14

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Hello everyone! Due to the amount of couples we have seen lately asking about custom engagement and wedding bands, I wanted to tell you again about llyn's custom design process! Most of our bridal work is custom made.  We have bands in stock to show you ideas, but they leave plenty of wiggle room for [...] Continue Reading

This Thursday, llyn is participating in Safe Harbor's event, "Fashion with a Passion."  Safe Harbor is an organization dedicated to helping victims of domestic violence. llyn is donating this 20 x 15 mm, 16.93 CT, Oval, Purple Amethyst from Uruguay to this event. With each glass of champagne you purchase, there will be a small stone [...] Continue Reading

2014 Spring Fashion Color Trends... Are you looking to incorporate this season's fashion into your wardrobe?  What better way than through color? Maybe through colored gemstones?!? llyn specializes in high-quality, colored gemstones.  Therefore, we have plenty of colorful options! Here is just a sampling of what we either have in stock, have made in the [...] Continue Reading

While we were in Tucson, llyn found these fabulous stone jewelry boxes by Russian artist, Konstantin Libman... Check them out!... Continue Reading

We are excited to now to be carrying jewelry by Polish artist, Janusz Zadurowicz! Janusz has been known to us as a painter and just recently began making jewelry.  llyn has been collecting his paintings for years! We love his jewelry for the primitive aspects, the colors and the simplicity.  The pieces are mostly gold [...] Continue Reading

For those of you who came to our reception on Sunday, you may have met Corey Hubbell. Corey recently moved to Greenville and is currently searching for a place to set up shop! For our event, he flew back to Washington to make new work and had it shipped to us.  Due to the snow, [...] Continue Reading

Hi everyone! We are currently in Tucson, Arizona for the world's largest gem and mineral show.  By that, I mean that there are around 40 shows taking place at the same time.  Each show has between maybe 30 and hundreds of vendors/ booths.  I have seen crazy fossils, including coral, palm wood, bugs, fish, shrimp, [...] Continue Reading

Ric Standridge Ric is a long-time friend of llyn's. He is a local painter that I am sure many of you know!  We are proud and excited to have Ric's paintings here at llyn strong fine jewelry for our Sunday, February 16 Local Artist Reception from 4-6pm. This is what Ric says about his art: "That [...] Continue Reading