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My design philosophy is to create pieces that beautifully balance simplicity and femininity with a modern aesthetic. I create each design with a unique combination of colors, textures and metals while at the same time retaining simplicity. |
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Arizona!
I am back from a fantastic buying trip in Tucson this year. It was warm, sunny and filled with family, friends, laughs and of course loads of gems! Such a great trip.
The sun was shining everyday and the sunsets in Arizona are hard to beat.
After long days of shopping, drinks outside by the fire were [...]
Trouble
I’ve been working on these little bezel settings for some cushion cut faceted topaz I got. Boy did they give me trouble. The process is just a few steps, but each step takes about 1 million years. Any jewelers out there have any tips on creating cushion cut bezel settings a little quicker? Maybe I [...]
Loot
I’ve been back from my gem show trip to Tucson for a couple days and am still unpacking, organizing and trying to catch up. Needless to say, I’m a little behind on posting pictures of all my LOOT from the gem show. My new cabs are about all organized and I’ve been gazing at this [...]
Gem Show Update!
I finished up my second day gem shopping today. Whew! Exciting and utterly exhausting at the same time. I was really, really hoping to have some more photos to share today, but I got pretty wrapped up in tracking my spending : ( and cataloging stones before it got too dark for more photos. But, [...]
Getting back in the swing of things…
Isn’t it crazy how quickly the holidays are coming?! They sneak up on me EVERY year! I don’t know how I’m so easily fooled year after year. I decided to try and back stock some popular gift items to get ready for the holiday rush this year. Some days are just good for the kind [...]
The beginnings of a shop update
Well, haven’t I been quiet?! I’ve been keeping up with orders and working on some custom designs. And, feeling pretty yucky physically, so my energy has been low and blogging sounded too hard. Plus, when you hurt, it’s hard to sound happy and upbeat. Not to worry – I have a Dr’s appointment on Monday [...]
Custom Rings
I’ve been working on some custom ring orders and they have been so much fun. All just lovely ladies to work with and I’ve been having a blast. Thought I’d share some photos from the past few days…
The stones are (clockwise from the top): Green Sea Glass, Arizona Turquoise, Aqua Chalcedony, Smoky Quartz
Bezels all done [...]
Shop Update with Aqua Chalcedony, Smoky Quartz and more!
I have a few new lovelies to share with you. I’m really starting to love my new camera and have been getting some great shots of my jewelry. I have almost as much fun photographing them as I do making : ).
Black Lotus Necklace
Crescent Earrings with Smoky Quartz
Aqua Chalcedony Ring with Brushed Silver
I have a [...]
Bummer on the Bench
I’ve been busy with production work and haven’t had much time for new designs, but I had this sweet little Watermelon Tourmaline slice that I was dying to set, make a necklace out of and list today. I guess I got too excited….I broke the stone while I was setting it and I’m still sad [...]
Personalized Sterling Silver Money Clips
Father’s Day and wedding season has put money clip making in full swing! I finally got some stamps so I can add initials to items to personalize. I love initials on men’s accessories. It makes it feel like an heirloom.