Here is the 2nd in a series of posts about turquoise. The cuff shown here features a bright blue turquoise gem from the Bisbee, Arizona mine. I am sure you have seen many types of turquoise stones over the years. The colors vary from blue/green to deeper blue. What is the reason for the different hues? It all depends upon what other minerals are found with the particular … [Read more...]
Did you know this about Turquoise?
Turquoise Gemstones are one of my favorites. The gorgeous blue/green hues blend well with silver and copper metals. How much do you really know about this gem? Over the next several weeks I plan to stimulate your senses with everything turquoise! First a few facts: The name turquoise comes from the French words 'Pierre Turquoise', meaning literally 'Turkish Stone' You … [Read more...]
Handmade in Arizona..
You've most likely seen this tag line on my jewelry designs. Did you ever wonder what handmade means? Here's the official definition: made by hand, not by machine, and typically therefore of superior quality. Each of my designs starts with metal sheet or wire. I use a variety of tools to texture, fold and mold the metal. Texturing hammers add subtle or bold finishes, … [Read more...]
Because Kindness Matters…
The Sacred Spiral collection 'Because Kindness Matters' The Spiral is an ancient symbol representing growth and evolution. It has been found in cave carvings, shells and the Milky Way. A Spiral starts as a smaller tight circle expanding quickly to infinity. Each of our actions.. a quick smile to a stranger, holding the door for someone, a kind word to a friend..seem like … [Read more...]
Forget the Ruby Slippers Dorothy…
Wear the ruby jewelry instead! OK, I know that technically Dorothy needed the slippers to get her out of OZ, but none of us have that excuse do we? A couple of years ago a customer asked me to design a ring using a ruby gemstone. I had not worked with rubies before so was excited for the challenge. When researching the options we ultimately chose a lab grown gemstone. … [Read more...]
