Retirement sale starts at Jewelry by Danuta

Jul. 24—Jewelry by Danuta is holding a retirement sale.

Owner Danuta Zaluska started at 50% off, and some pieces are now as much as 70% off. The sale started June 29 and is set to run through Aug. 31.

"I'm serious about it," she said. "We don't want people to walk out on price."

Zaluska has had her jewelry shop at 227A E. Palace Ave. for 10 years; before that, she was on San Francisco Street. A native of formerly communist Poland, Zaluska arrived in Santa Fe in 1988.

"It's just the perfect time [to retire]," she said. "I did my due diligence for 30 years. I'm done."

She and her husband will split their time in retirement between Santa Fe and Bali.

She designs about 80% of the jewelry at her store. Zaluska describes her jewelry as "old European with Celtic influences." She works with platinum, 18-carat gold with precious gems and diamonds.

One Danuta line is unusual sliver lined with gold accents.

"It's all one of a kind," Zaluska said.

Zaluska opened her first shop in New York City and said she was trained by famous Bulgari designer Omar Torres. Early in the 21st century, she worked with Saks Fifth Avenue as a designer for 10 years.