blog

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
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...
color made to order rings turquoise variscite
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
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...
earrings everyday jewelry new products summer turquoise
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...
rings turquoise
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...
power ring rings turquoise
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....
new products statement jewelry turquoise
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 ...
custom work made to order new products turquoise
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...
big beauty botanical bracelet necklace orange turquoise
A little Sleeping Beauty turquoise for you

A little Sleeping Beauty turquoise for you

. The Sleeping Beauty turquoise and 14k goldfill hoops are a lovely, rich color combo. Sleeping Beauty turquoise comes from Arizona, east of Pho...
earrings goldfill Hoops turquoise turquoise earrings
The biggest jewelry release in a long time!

The biggest jewelry release in a long time!

The biggest jewelry release in a long time is happening Saturday, December 14 at 4pm MST! Set you alarms, mark your calendars. This is the last cha...
new designs new products rings turquoise turquoise earrings