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February spotlight on BIPOC-owned jewelry businesses: LUNA & SAYA

February spotlight on BIPOC-owned jewelry businesses: LUNA & SAYA

. In this month's spotlight of Black, Indigenous & People of Color (BIPOC)-owned jewelry businesses I am delighted to introduce Marina Cordov...
BIPOC in jewelry spotlight
Classic made-to-order designs

Classic made-to-order designs

Since early January my workbench and tools have been packed away so my partner and I can finish building the new Lumenrose Jewelry studio. So while...
earrings everyday jewelry Hoops
January spotlight on BIPOC-owned jewelry businesses: AHLAZUA -INDIGENOUS WOMAN MADE FINE ARTS

January spotlight on BIPOC-owned jewelry businesses: AHLAZUA -INDIGENOUS WOMAN MADE FINE ARTS

. In this month's spotlight of Black, Indigenous & People of Color (BIPOC)-owned jewelry businesses I am delighted to introduce Rykelle Kemp,...
BIPOC in jewelry spotlight
Last new jewels for a while + Straw bale studio update

Last new jewels for a while + Straw bale studio update

As 2021 begins, I am again packing up my jewelry bench. The plan is to finally finish the straw bale studio! I've been working in a complete constr...
color Straw bale house turquoise earrings
Some favorites of 2020

Some favorites of 2020

In no particular order, here are some of my favorite pieces of 2020. Sometimes the criteria for what I love in a piece is the process it took to ma...
agate Thoughts turquoise variscite
December spotlight on BIPOC-owned jewelry businesses: Solid Treasures

December spotlight on BIPOC-owned jewelry businesses: Solid Treasures

In this month's spotlight of Black, Indigenous & People of Color (BIPOC)-owned jewelry businesses I am happy to spread the word about the amaz...
BIPOC in jewelry spotlight
A Virtual Holiday Market

A Virtual Holiday Market

.It’s a different world this holiday season. With the pandemic surging again, in-person gift markets are pretty much off the table. Like much of t...
Markets
Welcome Baby Amalia!

Welcome Baby Amalia!

You’ve likely seen the maternity leave notice on my website. Well, some exciting news: the most precious gem I’ve ever made—our little girl Amalia—...
Erika’s story Straw bale house
September spotlight on BIPOC-owned jewelry businesses: Lomayoosi Designs

September spotlight on BIPOC-owned jewelry businesses: Lomayoosi Designs

In this month's spotlight of Black, Indigenous & People of Color (BIPOC)-owned jewelry businesses I am pleased to share with you the work of s...
BIPOC in jewelry spotlight
The Narmada River Dendritic Agate collection: Sunday, Aug 23

The Narmada River Dendritic Agate collection: Sunday, Aug 23

. On Sunday, August 23rd, this heartfelt, meticulously-crafted small-batch collection of Narmada River Dendritic Agate pieces will arrive in the o...
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Taking some time to experiment

Taking some time to experiment

  . I saw these Narmada River Dendritic Agate stones out of the corner of my eye while leaving a booth at the Tucson Gem Show this past February. ...
agate botanical necklace new designs
August spotlight on BIPOC-owned jewelry businesses: Sonia Roberts of Awakened Love Warrior

August spotlight on BIPOC-owned jewelry businesses: Sonia Roberts of Awakened Love Warrior

In this month's spotlight of Black, Indigenous & People of Color (BIPOC)-owned jewelry businesses I am so excited to share the work of Sonia Ro...
BIPOC in jewelry spotlight