Janet Bruno-Small is an artist as unique as her jewelry. Her heart is truly in her work designing signature jewelry of beads in combination with rare pieces and restoring antique jewelry is her speciality. Her studio and shop Mon Coeur can be found in the Uptown area of New Orleans, Louisiana.

Janet might begin with an antique shoe buckle, back it with a peyote stitch of tiny beads, then add draping pearls to create an elegant and up to date necklace that might grace a neck or serve as a focal point of an ensemble. She loves to work with clients in designing just the right piece that will suit their style and taste. Her jewelry is on the fine end, and can range from playful to sophisticated.

Janet's background is varied. After growing up in New Orleans and attending St. Joseph Academy she received a BA in International Relations and Economics at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Partnered with her husband Larry Small, she produced videos for GE Medical Systems in Milwaukee, WI. The couple returned to the area in 1994 and now live in the Bayou Liberty area of Slidell. Janet began Mon Coeur as an experimental joining of her love of antiques with a growing interest in beading after taking a course with a Native American. Her style continues to evolve as her interest in unique beads and antique jewelry plays out in her creations.

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