Welcome in my newest designs from the Dare to Dream Collection. I create each of these designs by fusing sterling silver components to a sterling (or copper) backing. AS a result and due to the nature of the process. Every pair is One of A Kind! I love displaying these earrings against an Arizona backdrop because it creates the exact feel I was aiming for when I created … [Read more...]
Arizona… and jewelry LOVE
Yes I love Arizona almost as much as I love to design jewelry. I moved to this awe inspiring state almost 30 years ago. I haven't regretted it for even one moment. Yes we have the scorching hot weather in the summer. Yet the trade off is NO MORE SNOW AND ICE! Plus if I decide to escape the heat, we are only 3 hours from Flagstaff (which does get snow in the winter) and only an … [Read more...]
Visions of Turquoise Dance in my Head..
Turquoise for the most part is quite porous. This means it is vulnerable to chipping or fading over time. Some of the earlier turquoise mined in Persia was more stable but sadly those mines are depleted. What is done to protect the stones so we can wear our jewelry without worry? The primary processes are: Stabilized Turquoise: The rough material is soaked in an … [Read more...]