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May spotlight on BIPOC-owned jewelry businesses: LLMExclusive

May spotlight on BIPOC-owned jewelry businesses: LLMExclusive

In this month's spotlight of Black, Indigenous & People of Color (BIPOC)-owned jewelry businesses I am excited to feature Ling Ling, the mast...
BIPOC in jewelry spotlight
Back at the bench + new earrings

Back at the bench + new earrings

. My workbench is up and running! While the studio isn't fully completed yet, I was able to clear half the building and set up my bench so I can w...
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March spotlight on BIPOC-owned jewelry businesses: CORNER HOUSE JEWELLERY

March spotlight on BIPOC-owned jewelry businesses: CORNER HOUSE JEWELLERY

. In this month's spotlight of Black, Indigenous & People of Color (BIPOC)-owned jewelry businesses I can't wait to introduce you to Kandy, o...
BIPOC in jewelry spotlight
What came before this: a little bit of my journey to jewelry

What came before this: a little bit of my journey to jewelry

I thought I'd share a little about my journey to becoming a full time silversmith. It's a bit of a winding road, as I am sure most of your journeys...
Erika’s story
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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—...
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