M. A. Farina Designs — semiprecious jewelry.

I was born and raised in the Dallas area. After spending 12 years in Catholic School, I moved on to SMU where collegiate life began for me as a business major, quickly learning the business school was not a good fit. Switching majors and schools, I continued on to Northlake College where I fell in love with art history.

After the death of my father in 1983 I began a 25 year career in retail. During my final years as a personal shopper at Neiman’s I began making jewelry and fell in love with the process. I continue to love every stage involved in the creative process from shopping for stones to meeting and greeting the wonderful people who buy my pieces. Every step in the process is a blessing.