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Hello 2023 + A nod to the past

Hello 2023 + A nod to the past

Hello to a new year. I've had a couple quiet, child-free mornings over these first days of 2023. My daughter has had two sleepovers with the visiti...
Erika’s story Thoughts
Goodies

Goodies

. So. Many. Goodies. In the shop now.  . A handful of stud earrings, a handful of rings, a number of necklaces and some fresh new cuffs. Take a lo...
new rings turquoise
Spotlight on BIPOC-owned jewelry business: Tracey Timmons Jewelry

Spotlight on BIPOC-owned jewelry business: Tracey Timmons Jewelry

In this month's spotlight of Black, Indigenous & People of Color (BIPOC)-owned jewelry businesses I want to introduce you to Tracey Timmons ...
BIPOC in jewelry spotlight
forever unfurling: earrings that evolve

forever unfurling: earrings that evolve

. A year ago at the end of 2021 I created an earring design that was close to my heart and a way for me to process some of what I was going throug...
botanical Erika’s story floral Thoughts turquoise earrings
The next steps in a piece of jewelry

The next steps in a piece of jewelry

See the previous blog post here if you want to read the first steps in making a piece of jewelry! . The next steps in making a piece of jewelry wit...
everyday jewelry goldfill how it’s made
The first steps in a piece of turquoise jewelry

The first steps in a piece of turquoise jewelry

A little behind the scenes action: how a bezel is made. . . First I wrap the stone with bezel wire that’s the right height to fit the stone. I us...
how it’s made turquoise
A local maker market on October 8, 2022!

A local maker market on October 8, 2022!

I'll be setting up my jewels at a local event on Saturday, October 8 starting at 10am. A small group of Southern AZ makers and shakers will be part...
Markets necklace new designs turquoise
Spotlight on BIPOC-owned jewelry business Luxe by Perfect Melange

Spotlight on BIPOC-owned jewelry business Luxe by Perfect Melange

In this month's spotlight of Black, Indigenous & People of Color (BIPOC)-owned jewelry businesses I want to introduce you to Mojisola, the sil...
BIPOC in jewelry spotlight
Hey there.

Hey there.

. I've been quiet on this blog for a number of months. It's been so long since I've put my thoughts on here that sitting to write this is an almos...
earrings new designs
New pieces in the perfect Springtime green

New pieces in the perfect Springtime green

I am excited to share about today's small collection release. Jury duty, some large wholesale orders and a very (very) active 18 month old have kep...
dainty jewelry new products spring
March Spotlight on BIPOC-Owned Jewelry Businesses: Artifact Process

March Spotlight on BIPOC-Owned Jewelry Businesses: Artifact Process

In this month's spotlight of Black, Indigenous & People of Color (BIPOC)-owned jewelry businesses I have the pleasure of sharing the work of C...
BIPOC in jewelry spotlight
The Perfect Pinks: I’m obsessed

The Perfect Pinks: I’m obsessed

I fell in love with pink this year at the Tucson Gem Show. I stumbled into the most elegant shades of pink in the form of Guava Quartz and antique ...
color earrings new designs