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Barbara Bixby didn't intend to become a jewelry designer. She was studying sculpture and painting at the Fashion Institute of Technology when she took a jewelry class and "fell in love", she says. Three decades later, she is one of retails' favorite names, cited over and over as a designer who creates pieces that are popular and profitable - a feat that is no accident for the veteran designer.

"I love what I do as jewelry designer", says Barbara Bixby.   I am extremely lucky to have found my direction and realized my passion early on for what would ultimately become my career. My mediums have changed, from painting and drawing to clay, stone and metal, but my love of art has remained the driving force behind my work.

I've had the privilege of creating collections for many highly renowned design houses. I have also enjoyed creating custom pieces for individuals, both in the entertainment industry and privately. In all cases, my ability to inspire self-expression through my jewelry is what delivers the greatest satisfaction from my work.

My influences and inspirations come from various sources, those as far-reaching as my travels through Asia and Europe and as close as my personal surroundings—my garden, the antiques we've collected, and the country-setting of our home.