subject: Based On Her [print this page] She was a small woman with such a big presence," Leigh explained. Jon had worked in the mortgage business and now that the couple's three children were older, they felt the time was right for a re-launch. "We'll have lots of nature themes-substantial pieces," Leigh said. "We will have new, updated ideas based on her designs. We may produce some jewelry from her lost sketches, as well," Jon added. The only piece the Levines may completely reproduce is a snake or sea monster from her original collection. The piece will most likely incorporate a different bead or stone color, to differentiate between the old and the new versions. "We tried to keep the same themes and the same look," Leigh explained. "We are using the old pieces as inspiration; we want to modernize them," Jon added. "We want to keep her timeless classic designs, with a modern twist. The jewelry will appeal to every woman-all age groups. It will be timeless and elegant, but we'll incorporate trends into the line," Leigh said. Leigh collaborated with a friend of hers-an artist-to design the new pieces and bring them to life. According to Jon, his wife Leigh has been the vision behind the re-launch. "I grew up in the jewelry business and Leigh's family had been in the jewelry business, too. Fate really brought us to this point." The new Rader jewelry line will be sold both wholesale and retail, and will have an on-line presence at www.Paulinerader.com.You can e-mail them at Paulinerader@gmail.com. Twelve pieces are presently in production, with possible choices of metal tones and colors. The Levines say the jewelry will range in price from $45-175. Jon Levine also noted that the jewelry will probably be produced here in the U.S. to ensure quality control. Leigh said that Pauline Rader's old mold makers, though retired, were helpful in finding the couple new contacts for their jewelry production. "We will have limited production, not mass-production.
