Turquoise is one of my favorite gemstones. The blues and greens are so vibrant. I design[tweet_dis_img][/tweet_dis_img] in both silver and copper. Did you know? Turquoise is a copper aluminum phosphate mineral. It has a hardness of 5 to 6. This means it can tend to be brittle if not stabilized for strength. You may notice a black backing on some turquoise cabochons. … [Read more...]
Change is certain: my evolution in design
Yesterday I was updating my images that I post for acceptance into Juried Art Fairs. Since I don't participate often, the images had not been changed for 2 years. I was SO amazed at how my designs have evolved in that time. White Pearl Necklace This is one of my earlier necklaces. I started with the "Make A Difference' Starfish collection many years ago, but was using Glass … [Read more...]