As George Bernard Shaw once said, "You use a glass mirror to see your face; you use art to see your soul." The jewelry created by Gretta Van Someren of Attérg®, Inc. (uh-térzh) is a reflection of a woman's personality and soul. Inspired by striking color palettes, unique textures and a discerning taste for high quality materials, Gretta Van Someren's intuitive ability to create fresh and innovative, fashion-forward designs enable jewelry lovers everywhere to unleash and enhance their beauty with their own personal style. Gretta, an internationally acclaimed and published designer, has held successful careers as a musician, poet and multi-media artist. Designing jewelry is another extension of her creative ability-- a true reflection of her personal inspirations and creative endeavors, and where her passion lies most. Gretta has honed her skills over the years. Though mostly self-taught, she attributes much of her success as a jewelry designer to the teachings of well-known wire artists Dale Armstrong, Preston Ruether, Kriss Silva, Eni Oken, Connie Fox and Louise Dunhamel. A 1990 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater with a Bachelor of Music degree, Gretta continues to further her education in wire-art and metal-smithing on a regular basis. Gretta's sassy and stylish designs have been worn by celebrities like Brooke Shields and Eva Longoria-Parker. Her designs have also been seen on television and featured in the local and international press. Gretta is a juried member of several online artist communities and was recognized as one of StyleBakery.com's emerging "Designers On the Rise." (Fall/Winter '05 &'06) Gretta's ever-evolving exclusive designs are available in multiple styles to suit "even the most discerning woman who isn't afraid to make a statement with her accessories!" (Jennifer Walla, Fox Cities Magazine, Feb. '04) Attérg® jewelry is available in select upscale boutiques, designer clothing and accessory stores, art museum galleries and specialty gift shops in the United States, Canada, Japan, and Iceland. Gretta currently resides in Menasha, Wisconsin with her husband, Jay, and three children, Allison, Madison and Ethan.