A Childhood Hobby

The beauty and expert craftsmanship of the jewelry created by the Gannaway brothers, Tim and Jim, has evolved over many years. It all began in their formative years with their fascination with beautiful stones. The rocks they collected as young boys were obtained by chiseling agates out of the pavement of their St. Paul neighborhood alleyways, sometimes getting them into trouble for wrecking their dad’s screwdrivers and chisels. As they grew older, their focus evolved from collecting rocks to beautifying them. As teenagers, they polished agates and glued them into inexpensive mountings, their first attempts at jewelry making. These creations were sold to family and their friends at school. Little did they know where this hobby would lead.