Vail’s Golden Bear The Golden Bear is cherished and worn by locals, visitors, men and women alike. Lee Kirch, founder of The Golden Bear, created a Vail Valley icon when she opened her Vail Village boutique in 1975. The Golden Bear tradition began with the design of the first Mama Bear pendant. The collection has grown into a vast line of Golden Bear jewelry and gift items. Skilled metal smiths handcraft the Golden Bears in their Vail studio creating several sizes and styles of pendants, rings, bracelets and earrings. Precious metals such as 14k and 18k yellow and white gold, sterling silver and platinum are used to create their jewelry. Diamonds and other precious stones have been incorporated into the jewelry too. Today, The Golden Bear is owned and operated by Kristen Busse. Kristen learned the long-standing traditions of The Golden Bear from Lee for five years before taking the reins. Lee Kirch is still a close friend and advisor to everyone at The Golden Bear. You will find them in the heart of the Vail Village. 183 Gore Creek Drive, Ste 3A | Vail, Colorado | 970-476-9109
The Original Breckenridge Ring
The expansive vista of the Ten Mile range is unforgettable. The mountain range begins in Frisco with Peak One and progresses south where Peaks 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 are part of the Breckenridge Ski Resort. Locals are fanatical in their love for this mountain range and ski area. Judy Pollock and Mark Beling owners of J&M Jewelry knew this backdrop would make a beautiful ring, a symbol that Breckenridge locals and lovers could identify with. They commissioned artisan and JA
certified Master Jeweler Bill Cronin to create this timeless piece for their shop. This trademarked and copyrighted piece is a four layered ring consisting of yellow gold with white gold mountains available. Men and women’s sizes are available and can only be found in their gallery of contemporary jewelry on Main Street, Breckenridge. 100 North Main Street, #202 | Breckenridge, CO 970-453-5637 61