Joy Street is your Fremont destination for arresting jewelry -- plus cool accessories for you and your home

At jewelry designer Shannon Kosyk's newest creative endeavor, you're as likely to find a hip new T-shirt as you are a French military medal from World War II.

Kosyk's new Fremont boutique, Joy Street, is an eclectic but well curated mix of polished accent pieces for your home, anything-but-boring accessories and relaxed but interesting clothing styles for women. The vibe is a juxtaposition of vintage and contemporary with a dash of rock 'n' roll (love the chocolate skull candies).

Some of the offerings have wide appeal, such as soft striped wraps from Brazil ($200) and reasonably priced denim from Big Star ($136). But many items draw customers looking for something different, like Deanna DiBene's beaver fur felt hats embellished with vintage flowers and feathers ($198-$298) and distressed leather wallets ($34).

There's also a cool array of vintage-inspired belts from Leather Island ($54-$300) that can be worn by either men or women; and D & L candles that come in exotic scents such as Lady Rhubarb, Black Dahlia and Absinthe ($28-$38).

But it's Kosyk's arresting one-of-a-kind jewelry that is a both a source of fascination and fashion statement. She designs with sterling silver, 14-karat gold, freshwater pearls, semiprecious stones, and antique icons, coins and religious medals. Pearl and silver chains showcase crosses and medallions featuring saints and other icons.

Kosyk is influenced by her early childhood in Mexico City. "Everyone's religion has something to say," says Kosyk. "I think there's positive energy in all talismans." Her necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings range from $198 to $1,500.

Kosyk named Joy Street after the Belfast, Ireland street her mother, Kathleen, grew up on, and her mother's art and wares play a prominent role in the shop. They're used for display (and are for sale), and include sleek black lacquer tables, ornate lacquer mirrors and glass chandeliers. Her timeless, square-cut glass candlesticks ($80-$128), of which Elton John has bought several, come in clear and black glass.

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