I could see the designs in my mind, but I did not yet have the skill to craft them." Over thirty-five years later, his hands easily craft the designs he sees in his mind. Working in the most precious of metals, gold and platinum, and with the finest of gemstones, the designs become a reality. Peter spent the earlier years of his career working in some of the finest shops in Chicago and mastering his techniques.
Peter Barr's work has been sold through Sotheby's and in some of the finest shops on Chicago's Magnificent Mile. In the early 90's Barr had a designer line of jewelry in Sak's Fifth Avenue in Chicago.
Over fourteen years ago, Peter and his wife Jo dreamed of moving to Corpus Christi and opening their gallery. After six years of working in picturesque Arkansas, the time was right and the move was made to Texas. The gallery became a reality and opened in 1999.

"My favorite part," says Barr, "is watching the emotional connection between a person and a piece of my jewelry. Each piece should be just as comfortable to wear as it is beautiful. That is what I strive for."

Jeweler wins three honors in design competition - Peter Barr of Peter Barr Designing Jewelers in Lamar Park Center brought home three awards for design in the Texas Jewelers Design Competition held Sept. 28 and 29 in Galveston. Barr took first place with a Tahitian pearl ring; second place with a sapphire and diamond ring and third place with a gents red spinel and black diamond ring. Barr has 16 awards for design.