I started "Jewelry by Major Design"  late in 2005.  A friend of mine showed me her silverware bracelet and I was really impressed with it's beauty.  I then started buying silverware and all of the necessary stuff that it takes to make jewelry.  I had most of the grinding and cutting tools already in my woodworking shop so it didn't take long to get started.   My wife Linda became interested in what I was doing, I think she thought I was a little crazy at first, and before I knew it, she was doing all of the beading and coming up with some great ideas.   We're having a lot of fun together, finding the supplies and creating so many different styles of  handcrafted jewelry.  We are making a style for men and boys, so now I can wear a piece of vintage silverware.  My favorite pendant is the flat spoon with the cross impressed from the back side of the piece. 

I really enjoy making jewelry out of family heirloom silverware that has great sentimental value to family members.  Instead of hiding in a drawer or closet, it is handcrafted into beautiful jewelry that can be enjoyed every day.

     Our desire is to handcraft a product out of beautiful, antique silverware that has good quality,  is unique, and gives great satisfaction to the customer.   

May God richly bless you and yours,
Major and Linda Young