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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Santa Fe Inspirations
On a recent trip to New Mexico I found creative inspiration in so many people and places it was almost overwhelming. The stunning scenery as we drove through the mountains was uplifting in [...]
Spring and the Sunstone Collection
As spring approaches with the promise of more sun I found that I gravitated to the beautiful warm essence of the sunstone this week. Sunstone is known as the stone of joy. It [...]
My First Tucson Gem & Mineral Show
Ever since I read about this amazing gathering in “Sacred Stones and Crystals” by Philip Permutt & Lyn Palmer I knew I had to experience this accumulation of metaphysical energy. This year was [...]