Name: Mary Porter

Specialty: The Money Girl

How many years have you worked at Croghan’s? 16 years

White Gold or Yellow Gold? Yellow

What is your favorite jewelry brand? Elizabeth Locke

What is your favorite gemstone? Sapphire

What is your favorite piece of jewelry you own and why? Link bracelet inherited from my Grandmother.

What is the best thing about working on Wonderful King Street? The great Croghan’s work family and customers.

Chocolate or Vanilla? Chocolate

Coffee or Tea? Coffee—decaf only

Sunrise or Sunset? Sunset

Sweet or Savory? BOTH

Favorite night in? Sunday

Favorite night out? Saturday

Tell us a random fact people would be surprised to know about you: I love to needlepoint.

Tell us a funny moment at 308 Wonderful King Street that still makes you laugh out loud: While there have been more funny moments than I can recall, one moment involved my predecessor. I have had 2 employment times at CJB and during the first stint, I was the inventory person. On more than one occasion, Mrs. Ramsay would pull the bookkeeper into the tiny bathroom.  And it was tiny for even the skinniest people to turn around in. But both of them would squeeze in periodically. This was where they had private financial meetings. But these high finance meetings certainly set us up for future success.

What are your 4 favorite items on our site and why?

1. Art Deco Square Sapphire & Diamond Ring: This ring is stunning!

2. Tradd Street Multi-Flower Drop Earrings: The color of these earrings is one of my favorites!

3. Elizabeth Locke Pastel Venetian Glass Intaglio Link Bracelet: Happy bright colors!

4. Estate Sterling Silver Gifts: Reminds me of my Grandmother.