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Stones that stole my heart. Past and present.

Stones that stole my heart. Past and present.

Hundreds of stones have passed through my hands over the years. Some of them stole my heart and have stayed in my memory. Here are some of them and...
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...
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...
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...
Droolworthy made-to-order rings coming soon

Droolworthy made-to-order rings coming soon

I have probably said this before, but if I had to pick a favorite part of this job being a silversmith, it might just be picking out...
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...
More "Teeny Tiny Stone Collection" previews

More "Teeny Tiny Stone Collection" previews

More previews of what's to come in Sunday's shop update: The Teeny Tiny Stone Collection. July 26 at 3pm PST/6pm EST right here in the online sto...
Wear your power

Wear your power

Go boldly. Wear what makes you feel awesome. Put on that ring that says "I am my own boss." Because you are.  .         . Find a new collection of...
Green turquoise in the house!

Green turquoise in the house!

What can I say, I am partial to green turquoise. Shades of green always catch my eye. Don't get me wrong, I have come across many, many, many gorge...
Blue turquoise in the house!

Blue turquoise in the house!

. I found this fascinating piece of Kingman turquoise at the Tucson Gem Show. I had to make it into something big and bold, like the stone itself....
Custom slots are OPEN! But there's only TWO!

Custom slots are OPEN! But there's only TWO!

  . Hey dear customers, I am finally easing my way into opening a few custom orders for 2020! I have just created two slots  for a custom piece of ...
A birthday sale is happening now!

A birthday sale is happening now!

Floral-inspired Cheyenne Turquoise Cuff . It's my birthday weekend! Take 15% off the whole site with code BDAYLOVE at checkout! . January 1...