Do you know what it means? Quite simply. ONE OF A KIND! In the artisan world OOAK is bandied about a lot. I had been creating one of a kind designs for years but honestly did not know this is what was meant by OOAK. We learn something new every day, right? My creative juices really flow when I am creating one of a kind designs. I love knowing that the wearer of this … [Read more...]
Rustic Elegance; The Peggy Earring
My friend Peggy is elegant. There is really no other way to define her! She even makes wearing blue jeans (yes the old fashioned kind) look classy. Her hair and makeup are always perfect. (How DOES she do that?) Ever since she moved to Montana I have watched her absorb some of the rustic environment.. AND maintain her classic demeanor. She is clearly the best dressed person … [Read more...]
You Gotta see these earrings!
My kid sister is a lover of all kinds of jewelry. Lately though she has become obsessed with super long designs. Of course this inspired me to create a design just for her. These earrings are created using copper with sterling fused into the metal for many of the components. the remaining part of the design is sterling silver. And the best part.. They are SO lightweight. … [Read more...]
What’s New in Spirals?
The OPEN SPIRAL Pendant! I have been playing around with new pendant designs centered around the Sacred Spiral. From all this playing emerged the Open Spiral concept. The frame is copper with a sterling silver spiral. And of course I have to add gemstones! These natural turquoise beads are from the Sonoran mine in Mexico. The neck chain in sterling silver is 36" long! … [Read more...]
Peer into the Eye of the Tiger
Did you know that Tiger's Eye gemstones are so named because because the light band that runs through the gem resembles the eye of a tiger. Fascinating isn't it? Furthermore, Tiger's Eye is traditionally considered a protective stone and is often worn as a talisman. Perhaps you just LOVE the essence of this gorgeous gem. A great reason to own a design of your own. Shop … [Read more...]
