Bees create and store their honey in honeycomb matrixes. The honeycomb is seen as a symbol of safety and protection for those who wear the design. As the bee is all-important in this process, the symbols of hope, hard work and rewards enhance the wearer as well. My Honeycomb collection About a year ago I began working with steel in my designs. The discovery of perforated … [Read more...]
Ever Heard of the Mohs Scale?
If you are in the jewelry business then you know how important this scale is. we use this tool to identify hardness of minerals. First a little history: Carl Friedrich Christian Mohs was a German geologist AND mineralogist. In 1822 he created the Mohs scale. He determined that you could tell which minerals were harder based upon the scratch test. Using several harder … [Read more...]
Do you know this about amethyst!
This rich purple gemstone has been revered for centuries. it is considered the color of royalty. However, there are fascinating facts about this gem that you might not know! How did amethyst get it's name and where DOES the purple color come from? It's name comes from the Greek amethustos meaning 'not drunk'. it was believed that if you drink from a vessel made from … [Read more...]
Why Did Pirates Wear Earrings?
And more fascinating facts about earrings. Ancient pirates and sailors wore earrings! Earrings were a sign of their travels. Newer sailors got earrings after their first crossing of the equator or once they have rounded Cape Horn. In addition, earrings were said to improve or even cure poor eyesight. Other legends suggest that piercing your ear (and wearing an earring) … [Read more...]
20 Million Years in the Making. Petrified Palmwood Root
I discovered this gem last year. Immediately I was intrigued with the history and especially the beauty. Yes it's true that these gems were formed 20 million years ago in Indonesia. The tree trunks became replaced with quartz while still preserving the wooden features and structure. The inclusions and patterns are endless but typically are combinations of black and caramel … [Read more...]
