Among perhaps the first ornamentation for humans, the uses of beads are varied, in modern times, just as they were from earlier...

The look is one that will be memorialized in pictures and in your memory for the rest of your married life. When brides ask me about the...

Let's get through the "just a little more winter to go..." and spread some LOVE with some sweet styles to adorn your special someone. Enjoy!

I have recently found a love of antique gaming markers. They are made of mother of pearl and were were handcrafted by artisans in China...

A little wish, something a little sparkly, a little earth toned…. a little wish for something just to make me smile…. Dear Santa, I would...

Spinel, referred to as the "great imposter". This natural gemstone has remained largely unknown in the main stream jewelry world. Until...

I have noticed a trend that I have always loved for my personal earring fashion. Length. Long. Dangling. As my mother said..."shoulder...

Most gemstones are prized for their clarity, but Rutilated Quartz are special because of their inclusions. The quartz itself is usually...

Thinking summer is finally here! So don't forget your little jewels that add a little sparkle and show just a little effort, without...

With the warmer summer months coming on...finally! A little luxurious length in the form of jewelry instead of winter scarves is a nice...

April has the great designation of having diamond as the birthstone for the month. It does have advantages! Diamond is the hardest...

Gold. Warm, rich, valuable, multi-purpose in industry and the arts, gold is one of the oldest metals used by humans. It can be found in...

As I contemplated the writing of this month's blog on my website, I was considering how to incorporate my latest thoughts on the world...

As early as the Bronze Age, earrings were worn. Used by ancient populations as symbols of richness, they also spread among nomad tribes...

I am an optimist by nature. I have a positive outlook on most things, yet, I do not ignore the hard place many people are in during these...

How long can we keep dressing down? Working form home, staying in more than going out? How long can we keep toning it down...from our...

One of my favorite gemstones is the Rhodolite garnet. It can be rose pink, purplish-pink, raspberry-red or purplish-red. The most desired...

Quartz is one of the most common and varied minerals on earth. Quartz is the second most abundant mineral in the earth's continental...

Have you heard the latest green trend? From green living, to green footprint, to green in fashion to green gems! When someone asks you to...

I must admit, I love a good bracelet. It could be a link, a cuff, a bangle, woven, or solid. Metal or fabric, charms, gemstones or...