Designer Goldsmiths at Leesburg, VA

Designer Goldsmiths at Leesburg, VA Unique Handcrafted one of a kind Artisan Jewelry by Jolanda Pali Kesari. Her work is inspired by nature and is considered wearable art.
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A little about the artist

Albanian born artist, Jolanda Kesari is a master goldsmith and a classically trained artist. She received a degree in painting and drawing before she apprenticed with world renowned Greek jewelry designer Nikos Michalopoulos where she fell in love with jewelry and metal work. Most of her pieces are one of a kind designs. She incorporates a mix of metals and stones to make her unique jewelry.

07/09/2024
07/06/2024
St. Euphemia: The Mystical ChurchKallmet, famous for its delicious wine, is also known for its rich culture, history, an...
07/06/2024

St. Euphemia: The Mystical Church

Kallmet, famous for its delicious wine, is also known for its rich culture, history, and nature. One of the beautiful region’s best-kept secrets is the small church with a fascinating story, hidden among ancient trees.

About the church

One of the most impressive parts of St. Euphemia Church is the saint’s portrait carved on the side of the cliff, located right beside the water springs that continue to flow inside the church and its courtyard. Pilgrims to the church believe in the powers of this holy, purifying water and continue to make the pilgrimage to the church each year. Today, the restored church sits on the foundations of the old one. Based on its structural typology, the church belongs to the end of the 13th century, beginning of the 14th. The ruins of the former bell tower especially testify to this period of construction.

A bit of history

The first mention of St. Euphemia Church is on a document from 1343 that lists all the churches given to the city of Kruja. In 1629, after its burning by the Ottomans, the Bishop of Lezha at the time, Benedikt Orsini, order its restoration. This church hosted the trial of the famous patriot and church cleric Pjetër Budi, who called that mass be held in Albanian, not in Latin. During the Communist period, the church was illegally secretly used at night for baptisms.

According to local tradition, St. Euphemia was a 17-year-old girl who wanted to become a nun but was burned at the stake. After some time, two workers were working in the midst of a blazing heat to reconstruct the church. They felt tired and extremely thirsty. All of the sudden, St. Euphemia’s image appeared on the cliff, as it is depicted today, and the water began flowing creating the springs that is still there now.

Inspired from the history and this carving on the mountain, I carved the medallion of St Euphemia.

Carving by Jola

Colombian emeralds,diamonds set in 14k white gold. Design by Jola-DGI
06/18/2024

Colombian emeralds,diamonds set in 14k white gold.
Design by Jola-DGI

Salt water pearl,sleepy beauty blue turquoise,set in 14k yellow gold. By Jola
05/12/2024

Salt water pearl,sleepy beauty blue turquoise,set in 14k yellow gold.

By Jola

Opal and diamond ring.By JpK
05/04/2024

Opal and diamond ring.
By JpK

Diamond solitaire, necklace.
04/25/2024

Diamond solitaire, necklace.

04/04/2024

Oh my friend, all that you see of me is a shell, the rest belongs to Love ✨

Rumi

📸by me

Vintage cameo

Unique Handcrafted one of a kind Artisan Jewelry by Jolanda Pali Kesari.

Diamond and sapphire ring, by Jola
03/23/2024

Diamond and sapphire ring, by Jola

14k solid gold freeform pendant with Tahitian pearl. By Jola
03/23/2024

14k solid gold freeform pendant with Tahitian pearl.

By Jola

02/24/2024

Vote for your favorite people, places, and business in Loudoun County!

Micro carving in lead pencil. By Jola.
01/12/2024

Micro carving in lead pencil. By Jola.

Opal earrings, 14k solid gold, one of a kind hand made by Jola.
12/23/2023

Opal earrings, 14k solid gold, one of a kind hand made by Jola.

One of a kind tanzanite,pearl and diamond necklace. Set in 14k white gold.
12/19/2023

One of a kind tanzanite,pearl and diamond necklace. Set in 14k white gold.

When I'm cold I just put another rope of pearls on.- Dorothy Parker
12/07/2023

When I'm cold I just put another rope of pearls on.

- Dorothy Parker

11/30/2023

Sapphire and diamond necklece 14k white gold.

Unique Handcrafted one of a kind Artisan Jewelry by Jolanda Pali Kesari.

11/17/2023
Mammoth tusk,hand carved sterling silver and garnets.  Made by me.
11/02/2023

Mammoth tusk,hand carved sterling silver and garnets.
Made by me.

10/31/2023
10/26/2023

Come out, come out, wherever you are! This Saturday, come out to Downtown Leesburg for trick-or-treating, and be sure to stop by Trinity House Cafe + Market! ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​South Market St (between Market St. and Loudoun St.) will be closed and over 60 businesses are participating!

Also, please bring non-perishables to donate to Mobile Hope in support of homeless youth and drop them off at Very Virginia Shop or Designer Goldsmith in Market Station.

10/22/2023
Emerald ring
10/21/2023

Emerald ring

Carving by Ana
10/21/2023

Carving by Ana

Carving by Jola
10/21/2023

Carving by Jola

09/22/2023

07/01/2023
500 grams(1pound ) cast Sterling silver crossBy Jola
07/01/2023

500 grams(1pound ) cast Sterling silver cross

By Jola

Address

203 Harrison Street SE Suite 100/Deck Level
Leesburg, VA
20175

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday 10:30am - 6:30pm
Friday 10:30am - 6:30pm
Saturday 10:30am - 6:30pm

Telephone

+17037777661

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