Yep. it's the only way to describe a trip to Tucson for the once a year Gem Shows event. I use the plural for shows because there are virtually 43 different shows during this 3 week time frame (late January through mid February) Each show highlights different products. Some specialize in tools and equipment, while others are known for their precious gems. Even more feature … [Read more...]
I love turquoise
Yes this is one of my favorite gems. I adore how it is so versatile. It looks awesome with copper or silver. Turquoise happens to be my birthstone. Lucky me😊 Plus I complement it with any number of other gems. It is shown here with my signature sprinkled silver metal . Other gemstone combos include: sunstone, rhodochrosite, citrine, peridot and ruby! Which is your favorite? … [Read more...]
Evolution of Cuff Bracelets
I have so much fun creating cuff bracelets. The design possibilities are endless. Here’s an overview of how I make the magic happen. … [Read more...]
Wonder What Goes On Inside My Studio?
Day in and day out I use tools, metals and gemstones to create my jewelry designs. My studio is in Arizona.. which is very hot 6 months of the year. So of course I have air conditioning! Each tool has it's purpose in the design process. So now that you've gotten a peek into a few of the processes.. I will show you some finished jewelry created with these processes. … [Read more...]
Malachite Madness
I am quite obsessed with the rich green color of malachite. Of course it helps that malachite and copper belong together. In fact you will find them both in the same mines. Moreover, Malachite is considered a copper bearing mineral. What I love most are the concentric circle inclusions normally found in this gem. Each stone is different. [tweet_box design="box_01" … [Read more...]
