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“Boubles, tangles S Beads Kimberley Price creates modern, unique jewellery from old-world trinkets Colourful red or black skunk Venetian beads, circa the late 1800s. One -hundred-year-old silver from the nomadic Turkoman tribe of North Afghanistan. A 1919 Indian Rupi coin. Old African trade beads dating back as long ago as the 1700s, once used to barter for palm oil gold. Old bones from ox, cow or camel, worn smooth and fashioned into beads. Amulets from India. A spirit lock from Thailand. Rare Hebron beads from Jerusalem. Ancient turquoise and quartz crystal stones. These are some of the historic treasures that Kimberley Price uses to create her one-of-a-kind pieces of jewellery. Some of the vintage trade beads have travelled three continents over the centuries, she pointed out, from Europe to Africa to North America. And since Novem- ber 2008, many of Kim’s bold and unique necklaces, made with these same beads, have graced the win- dows and shelves of META4 Gallery on Queen St. Kim grew up in Port Perry. Her father, the late Dr. Ralph Price, was best known for co-establishing the local Medical Associates clinic in 1968. He was also a talented artist who liked to paint and draw. Her mother, Patricia Price, ran a local antique shop for years, and her creative flare was for deco- rating, Kim said. Pat still wears Kim's jewellery every day. Kim’s daughters Mackenzie, 18, and Madelaine, 16, also enjoy wearing it. Her varied collection includes something for everyone's age and taste. Now Kim makes her home in Toronto, but comes back to Port Perry regularly to visit friends. Despite a major blizzard on February 7 this year, many people came out to her show at META4 to shop. She says she has a lot of repeat customers. Kim describes her jewellery as “conversation pieces.” Her pendants, chokers, earrings and Bracelets especially appeal to people who have Please turn to page 30 FOCUS - JUNE 2013 29