Rustic River

Specialties

Hand crafted jewelry, specialty beads, gift items, and unique finds.

History

Established in 2012.

Rustic River is a collection of handcrafted jewelry, specialty beads, gift items, antiques & unique finds. Our shop is inspired by nature, and the items will change with the seasons. We have something for everyone, whether you are a jewelry designer or collector. Choose from a large selection of beads & supplies including; Vintaj findings, embellishments, books & tools, handmade Art Beads, earthy gemstones, organic trade beads, Czech glass, Swarovski crystal, seed beads, a variety of metals, silk, leather, chain, patinas and much more!

For the jewelry lovers, shop our beautiful & inspiring collection of handcrafted jewelry, designed by several artists showcasing their individual style, giving you a large selection to choose a design that suits you. We offer daily beading workshops! Join us for a one-​on-​one lesson or come with a group, call for details. Custom jewelry designs and repairs are also welcome. We hope to see you soon

Meet the Business Owner

Trish I.

Business Owner

After a weekend trip to Galena with my husband in 1972 that was all it took to instantly fall in love with this town. Little did I know that it would lead to moving to Jo Daviess County and opening a bead/​jewelry shop in 2004 and transitioned into «Rustic River» in 2012 along with the help of my family.

I started as a fabric artist and did juried craft shows for 10 years, until my oldest daughter opened my eyes to designing jewelry. Now, my 3 daughters and I share the passion for jewelry design.

I hope you enjoy your shopping experience at «Rustic River» and I’ll see you again soon!