- April 23, 2024
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Sterling Rice, daughter of Hawaiian Tropic creator Ron Rice, is following in her father’s footsteps by starting her own business.
Sterling Rice remembers first walking into Adornments on East Granada Boulevard when she was a little girl.
“I grew up shopping there,” Rice said. “I can always remember coming into the boutique and seeing really cool things. That’s my hometown.”
Now 24, the daughter of Hawaiian Tropic creator Ron Rice will be selling her jewelry line, Sterling Rice Original, at her favorite hometown boutique. After she started toying with beading back in March, she said her passion sort of shifted into a business — a trait she likely inherited from her father.
“It’s exciting, I’ve never done it on my own before,” Rice, who’s currently attending Portland State University. “I love the feeling I get when I hear people say ‘oh I love that bracelet.’ I’m really enjoying all the artsy parts of this new venture.”
Rice describes her line as bohemian chic and said she uses a lot of different elements such as vintage German glass, sterling silver and crystal. Though she knew her dad would be a big help with the business aspect, he’s also been helping her with gemology.
“It’s been a cool bonding experience,” Rice said. “He’s been teaching me about the preciousness of the stones and their quality. He’s even taking me emerald mining next week. He’s also been helping me with branding and logos. Basically, he’s like the best teacher.”
Though Adornments is the first place that will carry Rice’s line, she hopes to expand it to more upscale stores and boutiques.
“I really love working with my hands,” Sterling Rice said. “It’s very calming to me. For now I think I’m going to take a break from school and just see where this business takes me.”
Rice will launch her jewelry line 11:30 a.m. Aug. 23 at Adornments. To see her jewelry now visit www.sterlingriceorginal.com.
