I know what you are thinking now... What IS a cabochon and why would someone be crazy about them? [tweet_dis_img][/tweet_dis_img]Here's the simple answer to both those questions. A cabochon is a gemstone that is highly polished, raised and rounded but not faceted. It features a flat bottom. The word is derived from the middle French 'caboche' meaning head. Now for the other … [Read more...]
Sagittarius Personality & Gemstones for your sign.
Do you want to be around someone who almost always sees the glass half full? Seek out a Sagittarius. I am intimately knowledgeable about this sign because I happen to BE a Sagittarius.. and from all my studies, I fit the descriptions perfectly! Throughout my entire life I am able to see the positive in any scenario. When I was younger some even compared me to … [Read more...]
‘Dare to Dream’ Jewelry Collection
[tweet_box design="box_07" float="none"]"Dare to Dream is the collection that embodies our desire to dream; our wish to allow our dreams to permeate our existence; to grow, to expand, to morph into even bigger dreams. To become reality." Alene Geed [/tweet_box] My very first experiment (after taking several classes) was one involving fusing metals to create a … [Read more...]
In Praise of Earrings
Ever since I got my ears pierced (many eons ago) I have been obsessed with wearing earrings. At first it was just the tiny button versions, but in no time flat I graduated to dangling styles. I adore feeling the tiny movements as I turn my head. Honestly it makes me feel so feminine! [tweet_box design="box_01" float="none"]"You can always tell what kind … [Read more...]
The Secret Life of a Metal & Hammer Hoarder
If someone had told me 15 years ago that I would be salivating over sheets of metal and hammers I would have [tweet_dis_img][/tweet_dis_img]laughed out loud! Yet here I am ... getting excited over my collection of hammers. This is one of my favorite ones. The surface creates a soft almost satiny texture on my Copper, Silver or Brass metal. But the fun only starts with this … [Read more...]