Charlie Wharton began working in the fashion industry more than 25 years ago as a menswear consultant. When he later changed his focus to womens’ fashion, Charlie decided to add jewelry to his repertoire, using his college background as an art major. He began Starfire Designs with a vision of bringing artistic creations to the jewelry world. Having no experience in designing jewelry, Charlie originally planned to select stock at market, but his wife, Jean, suggested they design and create their own pieces for their customers. Now Charlie appreciates his much deserved recognition as one of the top jewelry designers in the U.S. Starfire Designs creates individual works of art by enhancing the intrinsic qualities of each precious and semi-precious gemstone that Charlie uses.
Charlie hand-selects his stones and designs every piece in order to ensure that his customers and collectors receive nothing less than the very best jewelry imaginable. Inspired by the art of Egyptian wire wrapping, Charlie has been creating beautiful pieces of Starfire jewelry that are each adorned with the artistic crown which has become his signature. Over the years, his line has grown to include pendants, collars, bracelets, rings, and earrings.
Starfire Designs carries all the latest jewelry trends and is constantly changing to ensure its customers have the newest and most unique choices. Charlie can also take heirloom jewelry and transform it into a new and unique design that mixes vintage and modern tastes.
Starfire does not have a flagship store to carry its name, instead partnering with stores across the country to feature its jewelry. Charlie and Jean still ply the highways, visiting specific retailers with whom they have forged relationships and staging exclusive trunk shows. Traveling to stores allows Charlie and Jean to enjoy variety and the opportunity to meet interesting people from all over. They have fallen in love with the cities and towns they have visited during their trips and St. Simons Island is one of their favorite places.
On March 17-19, Evelyne Talman, located at 3301 Frederica Rd, will be holding a Starfire Designs trunk show. Stop in to see the latest designs. Charlie would love to see you there. For more information, call 912.638.3470.
