Unique Cr8ations LLC

Accessories – Richmond

The journey to developing this business began in 1999 when I was 14 years old. While working at Cloverleaf Mall in Richmond, VA I met Mrs. Mary, the owner of the Oriental Shop. Mrs. Mary offered to teach me how to make jewelry on multiple occasions; but I was hesitant due to not having the funds to purchase the necessary materials to do so. However, Mrs. Mary was persistent and continued to offer to share her love of jewelry-making with me. I eventually gave in and learned how to make jewelry. Jewelry making became a positive outlet and an additional source of income as a high school student at George Wythe High School in Richmond, VA. ​I was able to continue to extend my customer base while attending Winston Salem State University in Winston Salem NC. Despite excelling with creating various creative jewelry pieces, I decided to take a break from jewelry making after graduating from Winston Salem State University. I began to rely on this positive outlet again once I entered the counseling profession in 2009. I first entertained the idea of turning my hobby into a business in April 2011. I began to focus on the wonderful possibilities of turning this idea into reality in May 2012; which resulted in me applying for my business license in December 2012 and Unique Cr8ations LLC was born. ​