Wear the ruby jewelry instead! OK, I know that technically Dorothy needed the slippers to get her out of OZ, but none of us have that excuse do we? A couple of years ago a customer asked me to design a ring using a ruby gemstone. I had not worked with rubies before so was excited for the challenge. When researching the options we ultimately chose a lab grown gemstone. … [Read more...]
Gem Shows Mania
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...]
Reflections and Fond Memories
Today I saw something that brought back memories of my Mom. A Facebook post was highlighting a craft that my Mom used to do. She has left us almost 20 years ago now but her essence is still part of my being. Mom was a highly creative person who spent her lifetime imagining and making so many crafts. I grew up in this environment so it is no wonder that I chose the arts … [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...]
