"Mar of Santa Barbara" Jewelry at Smith Galleries

Greg Geyer

Do you ever read business signs? It isn’t unusual to see something like “Smith and Sons Construction” or “Jones and Jones Attorneys”. Back in what we like to call “the old days” it was a common occurrence for a son to follow in his father’s footsteps in business. Today it may not be quite as prevalent, but in the case of Greg Geyer; it would have been most unusual for him to go in any direction that didn’t involve the arts. His father, George Geyer, is an artist and retired art professor. His grandfather, Sueo Serisawa, was a painter; and his grandmother, Mary Serisawa, was an avid photographer. Greg’s mother, Mar Marcotte, started the jewelry business that carries her name and  is now Greg’s. From the time he was a small child Greg would help his mother with simple jewelry making tasks and thus learned jewelry making much like an apprentice. Throughout high school and college, where he studied engineering and architecture, Greg’s summer job was working for Mar of Santa Barbara.

When you look at the clean lines and uncluttered design of Greg’s jewelry, it is easy to see the

Necklace & Earrings by Greg Geyer

influence of both his studies in architecture and his Japanese heritage. And when you look at the construction techniques he uses, you see his engineering background. This combined with all the hands on experience Greg gained throughout his youth, and you have the essence of Mar. Working with sterling silver, gold fill, gold leaf, nu-gold, freshwater pearls, and often sea glass; Greg constructs jewelry that is contemporary and comfortable to wear. His designs are flowing and flattering to the wearer. Be sure to look at some of the new pieces that recently arrived at the gallery.

Necklace and Earrings by Grey Geyer

Smith Galleries is located in suite J11 (second level) of the Village at Wexford at 1000 William Hilton Parkway on Hilton Head Island, SC. Gallery hours are 10 - 6 Monday through Saturday. 800.272.3870