A former financial advisor has gotten into the
jewelry business.
Alicia Van Fleteren worked for more than a decade in financial
services before turning jewelry design into a full-time business. The San Francisco Bay Area artist creates hand-beaded jewelry using semi-precious
gemstones, silver, gold and pearls. The Alicia Van Fleteren pieces are modestly priced, prices start at just $40 for a pair of delicate
earrings. The piece shown at right
features rough cut black
diamonds, blue topaz drops and
green tourmaline. It sells for $248. Special collections of Alicia Van Fleteren jewelry are sold in select boutiques throughout Northern California, at private trunk parties and on line at
www.aliciavf.com 
