[Jewelry Spotlight] Pink Amethyst Creations
Pink Amethyst is not really pink, it is more of a lavender or violet color. Amethyst is a variety of quartz which is naturally clear. The stones gain the purple color by absorbing iron and gamma rays. Since amethysts derive their color from outside sources, this is why there are so many variations. I...
Gem Faire Goodies: Feb 2015
Shopping time! I wanted to share with you some of the newest goodies I brought home from the gem faire I recently attended. I will be creating a jewelry series with each of these gemstones. I am planning to use the Sky Blue Topaz in two...
Spiny Oyster and the Process
Hello Lady, I am not sure how much you know about me yet, but I just love the career path I have chosen, custom handmade jewelry. And I wanted to give you a glimpse into my world. So, if you didn't see my last post on...
My Creative Chaos
Hey there, They other day I had my desk cleared off and ready to work. I am trying to be more organized about working on one thing at a time, however, it didn't work this week. I just got back from a trip to...
My New Favorite Semi-Precious Stones
Hey Lady! Every few months I get to do one of my favorite things about this job and that is visit my local gem fair! It is the place I gain inspirations, learn about new products, and get my supplies. I use this opportunity to replenish...
Jewelry Materials: What are you getting when you buy jewelry?
Hey Girl! Have you ever been jewelry shopping and asked what something was made of only to hear silver filled, gold plated or base metal and wondered what the heck that meant? I want to give you a bit of info to help you be a more...
Druzy? A Whatzy?
Druzies are a hot in the jewelry world right now. You may not have heard of the name but I am sure you have seen them around. As the image shows above a Druzy is usually a pendant. However,...
October 2013 Gem Fair Series: Healing Properties?
Hello Friends! Every three months I am lucky enough to attend a gem fair to get new beads, findings, wire, chain and inspiration for next round of jewelry. I will post a series of my Gem Fair Goodies and let you know what they are, why...