Every spring, starting at the beginning of April, I shift my mindset from winter towards spring. The days are getting longer, the weather is warming up (although Colorado will undoubtedly […]
Spring Snow Jewelry Collection Release
When you live at 5,280 feet, winters stretch a bit longer than they may in other areas. The nice thing about early spring in Colorado is that the weather will […]
Finding Jewelry Making Inspiration Around You
Over the last three months, I’ve been able to create three different jewelry collections that were different from one another and included some cohesive jewelry designs. I’ve also created more […]
Different Inspirations: Jewelry That Fits with the Sparkling Snow Theme
When I create my handmade jewelry I pull from different inspirations. Jewelry that I create can reflect the seasons, a memory, or a place I’ve seen, which allows me to […]
Sparkling Snow Jewelry Collection Release
There’s something magical about the world when it snows. For me, winter is one of my favorite seasons. I love the crisp air, the cold nights, the calm that comes […]
Fifth Essence Jewelry FAQs
When I’m at a jewelry show, one of the things I love most is interacting with people. I enjoy hearing about what items catch someone’s eye, what they like seeing, […]
Pretty in Pink Jewelry Collection Release
Want to learn a secret about me? For the longest time, I hated the color pink. It’s true; in high school, pink seemed to be the color everyone loved. I […]
Red and Gold Jewelry
There’s something about the November and December months that make me want to create rich designs that will light up the dark days. I find that the color combinations that […]
Jewelry Gift Ideas for the 2018 Holiday Season
The gift-giving season is here. The tradition of gift giving in the winter months comes from the Roman holiday Saturnalia and was adopted by the Christians for Christmas. Today, there […]
Custom Metalsmith Design: Mookaite Pendant
Watching a design go from inspiration to the sketchbook, to a wearable accessory is a fun and rewarding process as a jewelry designer. In many instances, my custom metalsmith design inspiration […]