Ever wonder how we Artisan jewelry designers make our rings so round?? How do we determine the sizing? I use two secret weapons. OKAY actually these are specialized tools. The first is this ring shank (officially called a mandrel but often referred to as a shank) The mandrel is made of the finest quality steel. It's calibrated along one side so I can determine the size of the … [Read more...]
Color Affects Us: PINK
Do you love the color pink? Is it your favorite color? Then you are most likely loving, nurturing and compassionate! The color Pink conjures up images of cotton candy, bubble gum, and little girls! This combination of red and white is a popular color for branding women's products such as cosmetics or cologne. Furthermore, today pink is a power color for women. Does anyone … [Read more...]
I’m a Jewelry Designer & Businesswoman.. So WHY write a book?
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. [tweet_box … [Read more...]
Howlite: the great pretender.
[tweet_dis_img][/tweet_dis_img] Howlite is a beautiful white gemstone with black veins or inclusions. I call it the great pretender because some (not so reputable) dealers dye it and sell as turquoise, coral or lapis. It has also been mistakenly marketed as white turquoise. Howlite is a very porous stone. This is one reason these fakes can be created. Mostly the suppliers in … [Read more...]
Evolution of a Jewelry Collection
A collection is defined as a group of similar things that you have deliberately acquired, usually over a period of time. My jewelry designs for the most part are grouped into collections. When I first began designing, I played around with anything and everything. Then I began to notice patterns in what resonated with me. Sometimes this is as simple as absolutely loving … [Read more...]
