David-Navarro Potter-Obituary

David Navarro Potter

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DAVID NAVARRO POTTER, revered and respected designer of unique, innovative jewelry, died at his home in San Francisco, California on September 10, 2015 at 87 years old. David Bernard Potter was born in Palm Beach, Florida on June 3, 1928 to Richard and Helen Bunker Potter, members of a founding...

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Another year without you......I'm still missing you deeply.

There will never be another David. He will always be remembered along with the incredible memories of occasions spent with him. Marj

Yesterday Merhan and I were having tea talking about you and Harriet. We will always remember, miss and love you both.

I'm thinking of you tonight David as I hold one of my dearest treasures i got from you at the flea market I remember stopping off at your booth along the the main walkway and always gazing at the wonderful treasures your were selling this was probably around the summer of 2014 and my eye came across this crochet pouch that had crystals in and you had mentioned that you always carried it around you when you traveled in Europe ! I love my small collection of your things and I too am a maker of...

I was the Jewelry manager at Saks Fifth Ave in NYC in 1983-1985, and we carried David's one-of-a-kind bohemian pieces of jewelry. David traveled to the stores rarely to do trunk shows, but they were always a great success! And remember that 40 years ago to have "costume jewelry" that was $1000 and more a piece, was a very rare thing indeed! His talent was often imitated but never duplicated.

Miss you, love you forever

I still miss you and will forever. Love you sweetheart. Marcia

I was looking at my exquisite and extensive Navarro jewelry collection recently and thought Of David. He was a gem! His jewelry irresistible! He was Creative, original, talented, handsome and warm, one of a kind. I have the best of memories of David and Beverly from the shows and Fragments. With love to the family, Janet Goldman

I think of you always David. Love you, Marcia