• The ring finger on our left hand has traditionally been considered the place for a wedding ring. Did you know that other fingers have significance as well?

• Signet Rings are worn on the left pinky finger. Known as the ‘gentleman’s ring’, the signet ring is traditionally seen as a symbol of family heritage. Signet rings are worn by men and women from all walks of life who wish to exhibit style, or a sentimental connection with something or someone.

• Birthstone rings are meant to be worn on the first finger of the right hand. (I did not know this) Fascinating isn’t it?

• lastly we have the thumb ring. Did you know that rings worn here were originally meant to protect the person from injuries from arrows! Thankfully this is not something that we have to worry about today.

I love designing rings for any finger. Each time I create a new design, I have to wear it to try it out. Needless to say I have quite a collection. You can purchase my rings here.

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Have you been shopping on the web more these days? Join the crowd. Sometimes it’s easier to find exactly what you want this way. Under current Covid-19 conditions we are all spending more time at home and shopping online has become a necessity. If you are like me you already love browsing online looking for the perfect accessory.

Finding a ring that grabs your attention.. that speaks to you and says. “I would look awesome on your finger.” That’s terrific! But what if you do not know what size ring fits on which finger?

• What are your options?
• Stop at a local jewelers and ask them to give you your size. However, they are in business to sell you jewelry too, so this option is not suggested.
• Purchase a ring sizer online and wait for it to arrive before purchasing.
• OR use this handy ring sizer. It is ready for you to download and print! If possible print this on a heavier card stock. It will be less apt to rip that way. Don’t forget to print an extra copy for another family member. And remember to share this blog with others you know that want to buy rings.

This handy paper guide will give you your ring sizes for every finger. Now it’s time to SHOP FOR RINGS!

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Yes there is a difference in types of turquoise! This gem has been imitated often. For instance, African turquoise is really a quartz agate stone that is a turquoise color. Furthermore the gemstone called Howlite (which is white with black inclusions) is colored blue and sold as turquoise. And lets not forget the other stones, or resins that are colored blue and sold as turquoise.

It pays to work with a reputable jeweler who will disclose where the gems were mined and what the materials are!

I work only with natural turquoise, no fakes! While I do have some inventory of natural Chinese turquoise from Mines in China, the bulk of my designs feature natural turquoise from Arizona, Nevada or Mexico.

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This vibrant color makes us feel luxurious and rich! Purple combines the energy of red and the calmness of blue. It is furthermore associated with spirituality and the higher self. Purple’s elite status stems from the rarity and cost of the dye originally used to produce it.

Historically purple is considered the color of royalty. Purple was expensive and as a result only the wealthiest people could afford purple garments. In fact, Queen Elizabeth the First had forbid anyone except close members of the royal family to wear it. To get one ounce of purple fabric, the mucus from 336,000 spiney dye-murex snails had to be harvested.

I love working with amethyst. Yes it happens to be purple. More than that though, it speaks to me somehow. It always has. Even before I became an old woman

My Amethyst collection is called BURIED TREASURE. Take time to explore all the designs I have created!

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Ear candy that is! Select a scrumptious pair of these earrings to wear and forget all about munching on candy this Halloween.

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When Photographing Jewelry that is….

Yesterday was the first day I was able to experiment with my new Photo box. What Fun! Trying something new is always a little scary isnt it? I had been using the same photo equipment for the last several years. It was good but because it used flourescent lighting (with bulbs that were not replaceable with LEDs) I ended up doing lots more work in the editing to get my jewelry to look just as amazing in a photo as it does in person.

I did a lot of research and finally found this gem for just under $100. It is portable, features a dimmer and adjustable LED lighting. Now photographing is fun! Even Kitty Button had to check it out. She gave me her approval.

Here’s another image taken in the new photo box.

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Creating and designing jewelry is my passion. And I love it when you, as my customer, are excited to wear your piece knowing that it reflects your own personality.

• Handmade jewelry is unique. You will not see your design every time you attend an event or go shopping.
• Handmade designs are created with love and passion. Don’t you love knowing this?
• Handmade designs are finely crafted. The designer takes special care to make sure each design meets his or her high standards
• Handmade designs are the perfect heirloom jewelry. Moreover Your selection can be passed on to your children and grandchildren
• Handmade designs carry the mark of the designer.

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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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We’ve covered a lot of ‘turquoise’ ground over the last few weeks. Previous blogs told us about the legends surrounding this gem, the origin of the name, locations where turquoise is mined, colors or turquoise.. and lots more.

Now it’s time to learn a few do’s and dont’s to take care of your precious turquoise jewelry !

• Turquoise is a porous stone. Even if it has been stabilized special care is required to keep the gem looking fresh and new.
• Always put on your turquoise jewelry AFTER you have applied perfumes, sunscreen or makeup. Your design will absorb any of these products and affect the color and stability of your jewelry.
• Remove your rings before washing your hands. Any soap absorbed into the gem will alter it’s color.
• Do not add turquoise jewelry to an ultrasonic cleaner.
• Never wear your turquoise while swimming, especially in a pool. Prolonged time outdoors, like a day at the beach is a great time to leave the rings and other turquoise designs at home (or in the hotel room)
• The best way to clean turquoise is to dab the gem gently with warm water. then use a lint-free cloth (similar to a screen cleaner cloth) to pat it dry.

Follow these simple guidelines and your turquoise jewelry can be worn and them passed to future generations!

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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. What’s the difference?

Stones created in a lab are chemically, physically and optically identical to those mined underground — but they have fewer flaws, a lighter carbon footprint and cost less, too.

I now use several lab grown precious gems in my work. Gems such as emerald and sapphire as a mined stone are just cost prohibitive for my designs. Isnt it terrific that we now have this alternative method to all enjoy the beauty of these stones?

Did you know? The name ruby comes from the Latin word ruber, which means “red.” People in India believed that rubies enabled their owners to live in peace with their enemies. 

This ring also features ruby faceted lab grown gems. See all designs for sale here

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