DAVID SISCO

David became intrigued with jewelry-making while watching his stepfather, Charlotte jewelry designer Guy Cheng, at work. Guy provided him with a bench, some basic tools, and instruction on how to work metals into pieces of art.

A decade of working with jewelry as a hobby led David to a professional jeweler career in San Jose, California. Eventually Vermont called him back, and in 1983 David started his own business providing repair, design, and manufacturing of jewelry to the greater-Burlington residents. Finally, in 1997, David took ownership of Designers' Circle where his technical skills and knowledge have helped countless people design and maintain their jewelry.

David spends most days in the studio creating custom designs and repairing our customers jewelry.

Dolores Kurjan

Since she was very young Dolores has loved jewelry and art. While she never imagined that her love would eventually become a profession, she is so grateful that it happened that way. Over a twenty year period she has worked for several local jewelers where her goals and abilities were expanded into jewelry appraisal, design, and an intense desire to work with fine estate pieces.

Jovana Guarino

I am Jovana and my passion is Custom Design. I love the journey of undiscovered desires. I am infinitely inspired by the evolution of modern design, humbled by the elegance of classical revival and charmed by all stylized paths between. My personal goal as a designer is to realize the desires of each individual I work with. I love when the reveal of a custom piece brings tears or feels like a windstorm.

It is rare and wonderful to want to go to work. The people I work with are the most devoted and kindest people who have professional expertise in the world of jewelry. I also love all the designers David and Dolores have brought to a small family owned Gallery in Burlington, VT.

I invite you to Designer’s Circle & Vintage Jewelers to laugh with us, create inspiring original jewelry for yourselves or treat yourselves to a piece from our collection of vintage jewelry or contemporary designs.

James Smith

I’ve admired unique jewelry of all kinds from a very young age. I grew up seeing my Dad sport all kinds of interesting pieces which showed me that it could even be cool for a guy, and that every piece had a backstory. He noticed my admiration and if I appreciated something enough he would give it to me. I still have my grandmothers wedding band he gave me when I was 10. A few years later I started glass blowing and making my own pendants, stringing them on hemp to give to family and friends. And now I feel fortunate to work for The Designers Circle family and be a part of the process that provides our one of a kind pieces to the Burlington community. 

Sometimes it’s not about the necessities but the luxuries of life, and that’s what we are fortunate enough to offer to the world

Remi “Rem-dog” Rainbow

Remi “Rem-dog” Rainbow is a pug-chihuahua mix adopted from the St. Albans Humane Society in 2013. he is a great friend who loves people, small dogs, cats, and food. He especially loves to cuddle & sleep under the blankets. Remi is our head shop dog, and is a wonderful greeter!