Small Business of the Day: Steph Stargell Designs

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Small Business of the Day: Steph Stargell Designs

Who: Stephanie Stargell, 42, @stephstargell

What: Handmade jewelry including earrings, bracelets, necklaces and rings

When: July 2007

How: Stargell, who majored in sculpture while in college, found a passion for making jewelry. She makes sterling silver bracelets, necklaces and rings, although her earrings are the most popular items among customers.

After working in corporate sales, Stargell started her business with a focus on customer service. For the holiday shopping season, she is offering free shipping though her Etsy.com store until Dec. 20.

“I have been successful because my designs are classic and traditional, but still look modern,” she said, stressing the importance of customer service.

Where: Washington

In her own words: “I don’t do a lot of bead work or frou-frou. It’s not fancy, but I offer a huge spectrum of designs that attracts different age groups.”