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By Jill Nagy
One could easily get lost browsing in the Dark Gem Shoppe, jewelry designer Jessica Boshek’s new shop at 30 Beekman St. in Saratoga Springs.
There is jewelry everywhere, much of it designed and made by Boshek, and trays of jewelry-making supplies including pearls, precious stones, silver and gold.
Elsewhere, there are crystals, candles, incense holders, and enough skeletons and moons for year-round Halloween celebrations.
She describes the decor as “dark academia” mixed with “steam punk.” There are pillows, a bird cage, paintings and other wall hangings, beauty products and shelves of odds and ends. On the whole, more jumble shop than Harry Potter.
Boshek makes custom jewelry and also offer classes for the do-it-yourself crowd. She plans “design and wine” and “design and dine” classes, probably beginning in January.
For the latter, she will invite local restaurants to provide food. She will also offer minor repairs and redesign for existing jewelry.
Boshek has been making jewelry for 20 years. She said that she was not really looking to open a shop but “this spot kind of opened up.” She was pleased with the idea of joining the Beekman Street art district.
Hours are Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Monday, noon to 6 p.m.; open only by appointment Tuesday and Wednesday; Thursday, noon to 6 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7p.m.
The shop is on Facebook and Instagram as @thedarkgemshoppe. The telephone number is 518-879-5131.