The Shop
In the heart of Mount Vernon lies PAVÉ Jewelry & Design, a tucked-away gem. The sparkling window displays catch the eyes of passersby as they explore the historic downtown streets. Inside, the sleek and modern design gives way to precious stones, jewels, gold, and silver accessories.
The full-service shop specializes in the creation of custom pieces, striking consignment, and jewelry maintenance and repair. It’s here that Owner Janey Dodge and her mother Beth draw on their vast knowledge of jewelry to cater to the community.
Photograph by Ellie Coberly
The Atmosphere
The bright natural light that floods the shop highlights the unique pieces within. Items are displayed in the same 90’s-style cases Janey’s parents had in their previous Jewelry shop. The golden wood tones and complementary wall decor make the space feel warm and welcoming. Comfortable seating is a must, and the jade green armchairs sprinkled throughout the space are the perfect spot to take it all in.
Perusing beautiful high-quality jewelry can be intimidating, but Janey and Beth want shoppers to feel relaxed and welcome. The clean and modern atmosphere mellows out any nerve’s customers might feel walking in. The cases throughout aren’t overstuffed, but rather carefully curated to highlight individual pieces without crowding.
Janey isn’t looking to grow her business into a huge store with an overwhelming number of employees. She values the one-on-one connection and intimacy that working in a small jewelry store allows. Her main drive is to connect with the community and address the needs of individual people.
Photograph by Ellie Coberly
Key People
Janey was first introduced to jewelry at just 12 years old, assisting her parents in their shop with gift-wrapping and general customer service. When she opened her own shop in 2012, Janey started with only $700 in her pocket and the desire to specialize in custom jewelry. She was originally inspired by her parents and stores in the Seattle and Portland area. Janey ran the store as a solo entrepreneur for almost ten years, and in 2021 brought in Beth to work alongside her— her mother has worked in jewelry for a little over 30 years. The family-oriented business is all about bringing loved ones together to create a meaningful piece.
“Jewelry comes as an appreciation for me, but it’s running a business and designing that I really enjoy. Jewelry is such a personal purchase, we’re really relationship oriented,” says Janey.
One of her personal favorite things to do is take pieces apart and put them back together again, to create something custom and special to an individual person. Together, Janey and Beth strive to connect with clients and bring their visions to life.
Photograph by Ellie Coberly
What You’ll Find
At PAVÉ there’s something for everyone. The inventory and price range varies immensely, from $15 to a couple thousand. All ages and levels of experiences are encouraged to come in.
“We always look to meet people where they’re at. You can’t always afford the luxury item that you want, but you should still be able to wear something that makes you feel special,” says Janey.
Inventory varies from timeless diamond-encrusted rings to fun accessories and charms. The collection is not short of unique gems and stones, either. From sapphires, rubies, amethyst, chrome tourmaline, and spinel, the options are endless.
The shop also introduced permanent jewelry last year, one of the first to do so locally. These modern and dainty accessories can be welded on without a clasp and are a great way to celebrate with friends or treat yourself. The jewelry can be dressed up with a little added sparkle or worn simply for a clean and minimalistic look.
Favorites
Though Janey finds it difficult to pick a single favorite from the plethora of beautiful pieces she has, she notes that there is one piece that stands out from the rest: a ballerina ring with a resounding sparkle. The engagement ring has a round center stone and is surrounded by baguettes. The vintage-inspired ring gets its name because the baguettes come around and resemble something similar to a tutu. The piece comes from another family-oriented seller who worked their way up, something that Janey really relates to.
Photograph by Ellie Coberly
Photograph by Ellie Coberly
PAVÉ is open Tuesday through Saturday to walk-ins, but Janey prefers connecting through appointments via their website. Booking an appointment opens the door to brainstorming and creativity. Janey values the opportunity to have a sit-down conversation and connect one-on-one with her clientele. 721 S. 1st St., Mount Vernon, 360.588.4383, pavejewelryanddesign.com
