Jim & Janyce Thompson welcome you to Wire Works. The original company, Gold Wire Jewelry, was started in 1964, with a grand opening at the New York Worlds Fair. In 1983, the name was changed to Wire Works, but continued under the same ownership.
Our Team
Janyce Amyx Thompson | James (Jim) E Thompson | Craig Kime
Janyce Amyx Thompson
Birthdate: 5-4-1948
Bachelors Degree in Business Management and Psychology from San Angelo State University
Janyce handles the business operation of Wire Works Custom Jewelry. She conducts all daily business operation including all internet activity.
Having created a successful eBay business, she is currently exploring the social networking side of internet marketing.
Also involved in the design and production of many of the products sold, she makes a valued contribution to the firm’s jewelry line including an extraordinary selection of gemstone beaded bracelets. Having mastered the art of wire wrapping, she delights in transforming lovely gems into a wearable art pieces. This line includes pendants and earrings.
Drawing from her twenty years plus experience in real estate, executive outplacement, and technical line supervision, Janyce focuses on the growth and development of Wire Works Custom Jewelry.
Her outside interests include: Parenting parrots (there are two, Apollo, an Umbrella Cockatoo and Charlie, a Lilac Crowned Amazon. Janyce also loves gardening and spends her recreational time planting, harvesting and enjoying her vegetable and flower gardens.
To contact Janyce please email: janyce@wireworkscustomjewelry.com or go to www.wireworkscustomjewelry.com.
She is also available by phone at 918 786-3996
James (Jim) E Thompson
Born: 2-1-1937
Associates Degree: Coffeyville Community College
Jim is the owner and originator of Wire Works Custom Jewelry, originally Gold Wire Jewelry. The business humble beginnings offered only one product at the New York Worlds Fair. Today, the company’s growth includes two mobile operations which travel to trade shows across the United States.
No stranger to the design and creation of wire crafted jewelry, Jim, has expanded his product line to over 120 hand crafted items shown at more than fifteen shows a year. To date, Jim has mentored seven people in the art of wire jewelry design and continues to create new designs and broadening his skills in new techniques of wire design and wire wrapping.
Jim derives tremendous pleasure in creating new and exciting jewelry items for his customers. A perfectionist, he is passionate about the quality and durability of his design. However, Jim truly enjoys his work and makes working a joy for every staff member, as well as, the customers who visit the booth.
Jim is available to discuss the design & creation of your special jewelry item, and can be reached at 918 340-0025 or by email at jim@wireworkscustomjewelry.com.
Craig Kime, Wire Artist
Craig Kime’s wire art jewelry designs have been well received and recognized by customers and friends throughout the world.
As a life long resident of Oklahoma, Craig began his jewelry designing career twenty-seven years ago making simple jewelry items through the cutting and polishing of cabochons from agates, jaspers, and other rocks he collected while pursuing his rock hounding hobby. During these early years, while serving as a member, and soon to be president of the Enid, Oklahoma Mineral and Gem Society, he found a demand and market for his unique and artistically designed jewelry. His career was established by selling these designs at local fairs and festivals
After several years of studying and mastering the techniques of wire wrapping jewelry, he merged his talents with those of long time friends and mentors, Jim and Janyce Thompson, specialist in wire writing and design.
Through this merger of master craftsmen in wire art, came a product line of jewelry unmatched in quality and design. Designs encompass a diversity of artwork, including name jewelry, brand jewelry, and gemstone jewelry including rings, pendants, earrings, and bracelets. Today, “Wire Works” brings a total of seventy-one years of skills and experience in the creation of wire art jewelry focusing upon the desire or need for a truly unique piece of jewelry.
In addition to our online catalog you will frequently find our company among the vendors at major livestock shows, rodeos, equine events, and state fairs across the United States.