Rhodochrosite was first discovered by the Inca’s. They believed that this gem was actually the blood of ancient rulers. Pretty cool! This gem is found primarily in Argentina and Colorado. So it is somewhat rare. In fact certain Indian tribes considered it more precious than gold!

This rich pink gemstone will feature white bands as shown in this pendant.

Want to find out more? Here is the link to my Video on this gem.

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Yes you heard Correctly. In Ancient Egypt malachite was ground up and used in eye makeup. I don’t recommend you try it though. Malachite dust can be toxic to humans. The designs I create use stabilized malachite so you need not concern yourself if you love to wear these gorgeous green gemstones.

Craving more legends about malachite? Russian legend tells us that malachite gives us the power to understand the language of animals. (I sure wish it would help me understand what my kitty is saying Malachite is also said to alleviate depression and anxiety. Cool!

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So you found this pendant in my online store and fell in love with it. Terrific! then you began to think about a matching earring, ring or cuff. Now what! I just made this process EASY.

Go to the Drop Down box at the top of my home page and click on GEMSTONE The drop down box will lead you right to JASPER and pull up all designs currently available.

OKAY, One more example. Turquoise is your GO-TO gem. You adore everything turquoise. These earrings speak to you in a big way. You love the natural free form shape of the gems, too.

Now you want something to wear with these earrings. A pendant perhaps? A ring? Click on the GEMSTONE link at the top of the HOME PAGE and go to Turquoise

Voila. All the turquoise designs magically appear.

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Yes there is a difference in types of turquoise! This gem has been imitated often. For instance, African turquoise is really a quartz agate stone that is a turquoise color. Furthermore the gemstone called Howlite (which is white with black inclusions) is colored blue and sold as turquoise. And lets not forget the other stones, or resins that are colored blue and sold as turquoise.

It pays to work with a reputable jeweler who will disclose where the gems were mined and what the materials are!

I work only with natural turquoise, no fakes! While I do have some inventory of natural Chinese turquoise from Mines in China, the bulk of my designs feature natural turquoise from Arizona, Nevada or Mexico.

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One of my original Collections is still a strong part of my line. The SACRED SPIRAL story is near and dear to me. I strive to live my life employing it’s principals.

Sacred Spiral Collection; Because Kindness Matters

Each design is created by me in my Arizona Studio. The Spiral is an ancient symbol representing growth and evolution. It has been found in cave carvings, shells and even in the Milky Way.

 A spiral starts as a smaller, tight circle and expands quickly all the way to infinity. Each of our actions…a quick smile to a stranger, holding the door for someone, a kind word to a friend.. seems like a small gesture but the ripples of joy it causes is infinite.

“A small group of thoughtful people could change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”      Margaret Mead

My hope is that all of us follow these principals. What a wonderful world we would create.

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This vibrant color makes us feel luxurious and rich! Purple combines the energy of red and the calmness of blue. It is furthermore associated with spirituality and the higher self. Purple’s elite status stems from the rarity and cost of the dye originally used to produce it.

Historically purple is considered the color of royalty. Purple was expensive and as a result only the wealthiest people could afford purple garments. In fact, Queen Elizabeth the First had forbid anyone except close members of the royal family to wear it. To get one ounce of purple fabric, the mucus from 336,000 spiney dye-murex snails had to be harvested.

I love working with amethyst. Yes it happens to be purple. More than that though, it speaks to me somehow. It always has. Even before I became an old woman

My Amethyst collection is called BURIED TREASURE. Take time to explore all the designs I have created!

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Cuff Bracelets are one of the first designs I created. Yes of course there were the earrings and necklaces.. but when I discovered how to start designing cuffs I was hooked. It seems simple doesn’t it? just take a piece of metal and shape it to fit a wrist.

Wrong! So much detail work and creativity goes into the design process. The variables are endless. Search cuff bracelets on Pinterest for example and see how many different styles you can find.

Personally I love working with copper and silver. Gemstones evolved naturally somewhere along the line. I want your wrist to SING when you wear one of my cuffs!

The gemstones I use are hand picked. No two are the same shape or size. This means YOUR cuff is one of a kind. Relax knowing you have a unique, classic design that will stand the test of time.

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Stay At Home time during the pandemic has been quite the experience. The first week I was just excited to have more TIME to get things done! By week two I was starting to wonder when this would end. Now into week 4, I am finally settling in to the reality of the situation. Since I am stuck here I am designing something new.

Early in my jewelry designing life I learned to work with copper metal. Copper is pliable and less expensive than silver. So all my mistakes.. and there were LOTS of them were a little more affordable. I have gotten away from using pure copper as my designs incorporate silver most often.

But NOW with all this time on my hands, I am playing around a bit with the copper that I love so much. So much FUN! This pair of earrings not only shows off the beauty of copper but also is enhanced by deep rich onyx gemstones.

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This week has been challenging for all of us. Social distancing is the new reality for the next couple of weeks. Yes it has been crazy trying to purchase our basic groceries. What ARE people are doing with all the fresh meat and toilet paper??

I am finally getting used to being home and not popping out for errands whenever I want. Now many new options are emerging. My obsession with purchasing cabochons (gemstones that I can use in my designs) over the last couple of years has been just that. An OBSESSION. I am constantly seeing cabochons that say. Buy Me.. Buy Me please! Making these gems into finished design requires many many hours of labor and precise shaping. The gem should fit snugly but have the wiggle room necesary to insert the stone into the finished design. My skill level is good and has improved over time. HERE is my SILVER LINING!

The last several days I have been creating the bezels for these new gems. Previously when I worked on this process, I had a success rate of 70-80%. This means that 2-3 out of ten needed to be reworked. NOW my success rate is 100%!!! These few days allowed me to master this process! YIPPEE!

I hope you are discovering new skills or maybe just some much needed quiet during this time. We are all in this together.

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This newly designed earring might be ‘just what the doctor ordered’ Yes I know it will not cure any ailments but wearing them will make you feel happy!

The NATURAL: Marilyn Earring.

My big sister Marilyn is the original ‘Natural’. Her interest in others is genuine. I have personally watched her meet someone new & within minutes know who they are and what they love.  Her natural state of being is one of going above and beyond to make others feel special.

Features my signature Sprinkled Silver process. (silver fused right into the copper) and a vinegar/ammonia blue patina. Swarovski crystal and sterling silver links add the finishing touches. Copper is treated to maintain the finish

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