Birthstones that Rock
From ancient times, Citrine has masqueraded as Golden Topaz, which is a much more valuable gemstone, all things considered. Topaz is considered a very desirable gem because of it’s rich golden hues… much like our gemstone for today, Citrine.
Design Your Statement
Do you make a Statement? Do you as a person think about what you’re telling people every day? I’m not talking about saying, “Hi, my name is Bob.” This is a ‘little s’ statement. No I’m talking making a Statement- “I’m Bob the most amazing person you’ll ever meet and here’s why…”
Work it Out
This week, I worked out what was troubling me with a design. It was one of those few times that my artistic vision was cloudy, so to speak. I bought the most amazing Marcasite-in-Agate cabochon from Gerard Scott Designs a few months ago. I was so excited looking at...
Chrome Diopside
Today I'm writing about Chrome Diopside, which is one of my all time favorite green gemstones. Why, you ask, when there are so many fabulously famous green gemstones like Emerald and Tourmaline? The answer is simple. I love deep flawless gorgeous green, and my wallet...
Echoes
There's something inherently powerful about milestones in one's life. Birthday, Anniversary- or some other day of random importance, they make you really focus on the time that's passed. Often in excruciating detail, dredging up long-forgotten emotional echoes of...
Shore Breezes
Working on a custom design for a Lake Superior River Rock…
Rose Gold Jewelry
Golden Rose by Rolf Venema Somehow, over the last several hundred years, the rose has become nearly a universal symbol of love and devotion. Why, is open to interpretation, but as I am an avid gardener, as well as a jeweler, I must admit even the very name of Rose...
Marvelous Malachite
Is there anything more life affirming than glowing, saturated, natural green? Green fields, green mountains, bright green new grass or green Malachite. Now while all those plant type things are green due to the chlorophyll inside their structures, Malachite is green...
A Trip Down Art-History Lane
Last week I stumbled across a rather interesting new blog, Grace and Ivy. What's so interesting is that she takes her readers on a Vicarious Vacation once a week to some exotic locale. She writes so well it's almost like being there. I've had so much fun touring...
Worker Bee
So this week, I've been working on all sorts of things. Not with construction equipment, unfortunately. Although I do know how to drive a fork lift and a bobcat. No, I was fixing website errors. Forging a few bracelets. Spending ridiculously long hours crafting the...