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The Lure of the Pearl
No matter the style of the day, Pearls always seem to enter the fashion scene with an air of romance and sophistication. A Pearl Renaissance is in the making and I thought it would be [...]
When are the Icy Blues of February a good thing? When we’re talking crystals!
The cool blue of Kyanite, Blue Topaz, Tanzanite, Angelite and Blue Opal send the kind of chill up my spine that I can really appreciate. The blue gemstones generally resonate with the Throat Chakra and [...]
What is it about Prasiolite?
I’ve fallen for Prasiolite. From the moment I saw it I knew we would have a long and happy relationship. The way the light dances through the celadon greens is almost ethereal. I love creating [...]
Learning to love metal
When I first started creating jewelry, I was doing a fairly simple wire wrapping of crystals and stones and at some point the sterling wire would simply refuse to budge. Since my focus was on [...]
The Joy of Bumblebee Jasper
If one stone brings sunshine on even the gloomiest winter day, the Bumble Bee Jasper would surely be it. Like a giant bumble bee hovering above its favorite flower, this stone exudes the joy of [...]
Need a Little Nurturing
Ahh March. The month of Spring – and spring flowers – those beautiful early blossoms that launch the planning for this year’s gardens. Even here in Wisconsin with the chilly March winds and occasional snows, [...]
Celebrating the Year of the Water Tiger
I always love the Lunar New Year! It’s a time to reset and I think of it as sort of a second chance – just in case some of those New Year’s resolutions didn’t quite [...]
Rivers of Pearls
The light, calming energy of the pearl is almost intoxicating. Wearing pearls gives you a feeling of feminine power and sublime control. And yet it is the metaphysical aspect of the pearl that draws me [...]
Chasing the Sun
The beautiful warm hues of the Black-eyed Susans outside my studio window inspired a search for a few special pieces of Bumble Bee Jasper to keep that summer note with me into the deeper days [...]
Pearly Moon ~ Dancing Stars
Initial sketch after dream about a design of a pearl "moon" with a halo off dancing gemstone stars After focusing my attention on the crystal energy of earth’s mineral gemstones for my creations, [...]
Seduced by the Blue Topaz Energy
Earlier this year I was commissioned to create a unique necklace and earring set. I was given carte blanche in the design as long as it featured Blue Topaz. I have to admit I hadn’t [...]
The Allure of Charoite
The vast spectrum of gemstones that the earth offers is beyond belief. And when you come across one that is new to you it is nothing short of exhilarating. It’s like a gift. I didn’t [...]