Though April is almost over, I wanted to be sure to write a post about April's traditional birthstone, diamond! As you may have noticed, I do not use any diamonds in my jewelry, other than heirloom diamonds that a few clients have asked for me to create special homes for. The diamond industry is ugly...
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As you may know, I use ALL 100% certified recycled silver, gold, and platinum, and use ALL natural, untreated gemstones and minerals that are mined in the United States. I strive to have a green business too...Click "Continue Reading" to read more....
In the fabulous book 7000 Years of Jewelry, which chronicles the British Museum's collection of ancient jewelry, author Hugh Tait calls attention to this beautiful Egyptian bangle from the First Intermediate Period, 2181-2040 BC...
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Aquamarine is March's birthstone. Aquamarine is a type of beryl that is blue, and naturally comes in shades from pale blue to deep aqua. Other types of beryl include emerald, morganite, and golden beryl.
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It was two years ago today that I made the leap to working for myself full time! Actually, it was two years ago on February 29th, on leap day, that I made the leap!
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Amethyst is February's birthstone. Amethyst is quartz that is purple, and naturally comes in shades from light lilac to dark violet. With a hardness of 7 on Moh's Hardness scale, amethyst makes a wonderful and durable gem for use in jewelry, including rings.
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Just yesterday I finished handcrafting another round of jewelry for the Maine Mineral and Gem Museum (MMGM), which will be opening in Bethel, Maine later this year. The tourmaline that the MMGM sent me to work with is so beautiful! These were all mined at the same quarry, the Dunton Mine in Newry, Maine.
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