Creating and designing jewelry is my passion. And I love it when you, as my customer, are excited to wear your piece knowing that it reflects your own personality.

• Handmade jewelry is unique. You will not see your design every time you attend an event or go shopping.
• Handmade designs are created with love and passion. Don’t you love knowing this?
• Handmade designs are finely crafted. The designer takes special care to make sure each design meets his or her high standards
• Handmade designs are the perfect heirloom jewelry. Moreover Your selection can be passed on to your children and grandchildren
• Handmade designs carry the mark of the designer.

Food for thought when shopping for jewelry! Visit my Online Store today.

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I print this phrase in the description of Each Ring design in my shop. While I do feature a line of Sacred Spiral designs that are available in several sizes.. most of my designs are one of a kind. I just cannot seem to stop making new designs! Perhaps this is the nature of an artist.

At any rate I will redesign any style in a different size. Keep in mind that the actual gem may not be exactly the same. But you are involved in the process every step of the way and will select your own gem. Feel free to contact me with your requests.

Here is a recent custom design I created for a customer.

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We’ve covered a lot of ‘turquoise’ ground over the last few weeks. Previous blogs told us about the legends surrounding this gem, the origin of the name, locations where turquoise is mined, colors or turquoise.. and lots more.

Now it’s time to learn a few do’s and dont’s to take care of your precious turquoise jewelry !

• Turquoise is a porous stone. Even if it has been stabilized special care is required to keep the gem looking fresh and new.
• Always put on your turquoise jewelry AFTER you have applied perfumes, sunscreen or makeup. Your design will absorb any of these products and affect the color and stability of your jewelry.
• Remove your rings before washing your hands. Any soap absorbed into the gem will alter it’s color.
• Do not add turquoise jewelry to an ultrasonic cleaner.
• Never wear your turquoise while swimming, especially in a pool. Prolonged time outdoors, like a day at the beach is a great time to leave the rings and other turquoise designs at home (or in the hotel room)
• The best way to clean turquoise is to dab the gem gently with warm water. then use a lint-free cloth (similar to a screen cleaner cloth) to pat it dry.

Follow these simple guidelines and your turquoise jewelry can be worn and them passed to future generations!

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Playing around with patinas is lots of fun. I never know what to expect next!  My favorite patina is the one created using ammonia and vinegar. Yes, I said ammonia and vinegar.
This combination creates a gorgeous blue color. The kicker is… each time the color comes out slightly different. Isn’t that the fun of creating at any rate?

The unknown is nerve racking and invigorating at the same time. Ultimately I have learned to roll with the punches and work my finished designs around the color I end up with. There are chemicals that can be used to create the same color every time, but honestly I love the naturalness of this process. Not a chemical in sight.

Below you can see a few more of the designs using this blue patina. So now you know a secret about me. I love adding this patina to my designs whenever possible.

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