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 meš 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...]
Rustic Yet Refined..
Yep, this can be considered a contradiction. Rustic means rough and refined means clean and finished. My designs exhibit both of these qualities. I adore a piece of jewelry with texture and unusual shapes. Putting my own spin on these gives them just enough refinement to make them stylish. When you wear one of my designs I want you to feel unique and special. [tweet_box … [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...]
Arizona Gift Shop and Alene’s Adornments
When Sibley's West Gift Shop decided to carry my Sacred Spiral designs, they produced a video of me. How exciting, right? I am sharing it with you now. https://youtu.be/jlZuvQsjoys The video was created on the fly and I had NO notice. That being said I am pleased overall with the results. If you live in Arizona, or are visiting in the near future, please add Sibley's West … [Read more...]
Polychrome Jasper. My New Find.
A couple of years ago, while I was attending the JOGS Gem Show in Tucson, I happened upon a supplier from Madagascar. This supplier was showcasing primarily large raw stones. They were to be used for display in a home or office. In the corner of one of the displays were scattered some gorgeous cabochons. When I inquired I was told these were polychrome jasper gems. I love the … [Read more...]
