About 18 years ago I started playing around with jewelry design. I had a great business career but felt something missing. Once I got started in jewelry there was really no turning back. The passion I felt (and still do) for creating jewelry is hard to put into words. I adore finding new gems and learning about these gems and their history. Drooling over a new gem find is now part of my routine. learning about the different metals is fascinating as well. Each metal I work with; copper, silver sterling, steel and gold has it’s own set of properties. Working with them is challenging to say the least.

OK, that is a tiny snippet about my journey. The rest is contained in the book, of course! The journey I took from a business marketing career, which is creative in it’s own right, to this amazing place I am today is worth writing about. I feel that the steps I took can be helpful to anyone that has a fine life but realizes they have not tapped into some missing joy.

So Voila!. I wrote a book. I was guided by a professional who helped drag the emotions out of me and into the pages of the book.

Here are some of the guides offered.

–Discover the uniqueness of being a jewelry designer
-Appreciate and celebrate your creative personality
-Create your own passionate life
-Increase your powers of observation
-Examine the source of your inspiration
-Develop perspective that takes you far beyond your career
-Learn strategies for personal growth
-Master the eight steps to begin your own creative journey.

In Addition I have included details on my current collections. How did I create these collections? what is their meaning? This process is the most fun for me. Once I fall in love with a particular gem I delve into it’s history and find ideas for the formation of the collection. One of my favorite collections is ‘Slice of Moonlight’ which features moonstone. Moonstone is known for it’s pearly and opalescent features. Ancient Romans believed that this gem was actually a slice of solid moonlight! When worn this gem can bring us love and good fortune.

Finally I added a section that highlights the main gems I work with. I give information about each of the gems and include color photos . Below is shown two of my favorites.. Petrified Palmwood Root from Indonesia and Peruvian Opal.

Here is the link to purchase the Kindle version on Amazon. Enjoy!

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I shared a lot of turquoise gemstone tips and tidbits with you in the last few posts. Wonder where I found all this juicy information? Books of course! I love to read and learn from books. especially the kind I can hold in my hand and physically turn pages. Would you like to learn more about turquoise? Here are the books I referenced.

The book shown above is a series of articles published in New Mexico. Each one offers fascinating insights into the world of turquoise.

Turquoise Unearthed is another delightful book by Joe Lowry. He is also featured in a YouTube Video about turquoise.

Finally I found lots of information in a variety of books that highlight lots of gemstones. Here is a sampling.

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Why Indeed!

My friends point out to me that I am already juggling two careers and squeezing in a personal life . So why did I ADD even more into my busy lifestyle?

I wrote Inside the Mind of A Jewelry Designer to tell my story.. the journey I have been on these last few years… and hopefully to influence at least one person to find their own passion in life.

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If someone had told me 20 years ago that I would be obsessed with designing jewelry I would have bet the recent winning lottery ticket that they were wrong! That is just how certain I was that I am NOT creative and most certainly not destined to be an artist. But guess what? I was wrong.

My journey through this amazing decade is something worth sharing

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Writing the book was an unexpected emotional experience. Many of you are already aware that I pour my heart and very essence into my designs. The act of putting my thoughts down on paper for all to read felt a little like standing naked in front of a crowd. It was terrifying knowing that these thoughts (many that I had never brought to the surface) would now be shared with the universe.

OK, I know I am being a little dramatic here. But the truth is I have opened myself up as I have not done before. What an exhilarating roller coaster ride!

I encourage everyone to take this journey and write down their personal story. Dig Deep! You don’t have to publish it of course. Just the process of writing our thoughts is a powerful, enlivening and inspiring journey.

Did you know that by writing down our thoughts, desires and dreams we tap into both hemispheres of the brain!

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My book is available on Amazon

I would love to hear your feedback if you purchase and read the book.

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Several Years Ago I was introduced to this delightful Dr Seuss book.  [tweet_dis_img][/tweet_dis_img]

Most of you are familiar with this famous author of children’s books.

Theodor Seuss Geisel was born on March 2, 1904, in Springfield, Massachusetts. He published his first children’s book, And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, under the name of Dr. Seuss in 1937. Next came a string of best sellers, including The Cat in the Hat and Green Eggs and Ham. His rhymes and characters are beloved by generations.

I knew about many of his books of course, but this particular book was new to me. I LOVED it immediately! Every so often my copy finds it’s way to my night stand. Why?? Because ‘Oh the Places You’ll Go’ is meant for children AND adults. 

It can be read in one sitting… and it packs a wallop!

Here is the opening page of the book. It sets the tone for a marvelous journey through your life. Each page offers a treatise on life… offering hope, encouraging us to dream big and reach for the stars

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These words of wisdom help us get the most from our journey in life.

“You won’t lag behind because you’ll have the speed. You’ll pass the whole gang and you’ll soon take the lead.”….. “Except when you don’t. Because sometime you won’t.”

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“So… be your name Buxbaum or Bixby or Bray or Mordecai   Ali  Van  Allen O’Shea, your off to Great Places!
Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting.  So… get on your way!”

 If you haven’t yet had the opportunity to read and enjoy  ‘Oh, The Places You’ll Go‘   get a copy of it today and experience the wonder this book brings.

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