Each time I attend the Tucson Gem Shows I not only find amazing supplies to create jewelry, but I also see things that amaze and delight me. I also get […]
Favorite Spring 2019 Pantone Colors
Every fall I find myself searching out the Pantone colors to inspire my designs. But for whatever reason, I don’t find myself doing the same in the spring. This year, […]
Into the Woods Jewelry Line Release
One of my resolutions for 2019 was to release more cohesive lines. It’s something that I’ve seen some of my favorite jewelry accounts do successfully for their business, and it […]
Favorite Fall 2018 Pantone Colors for Jewelry Design
The changing seasons is inspiring to me and often to my jewelry designs. But what I especially like about the fall is the changing of the wardrobes and the different […]
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 […]
Tassels for Jewelry Making: The Basics
Tassels are some of the perfect accents to a jewelry design and they’re one of my favorite jewelry trends to incorporate in my designs. They add length to a necklace, […]
Gemstones for Jewelry Making Inspiration
Mixing the right color combinations in your jewelry can be tricky, but one of the best ways to mix and match color is to use colorful gemstones that already mix colors. […]
Balance in Jewelry Design and the Important Role it Plays
Any classically trained artist will tell you that the principles of art are important to follow for pleasing artwork. Among these principles is the concept of balance. Have you ever […]
Trends I Saw While Attending the Tucson Gem Show 2018
I returned to the Tucson Gem, Jewelry, Fossil, and Mineral Shows in 2018 after taking a year off. It was great being back to see the jewelry vendors I enjoy […]
My Four Favorite Buys in Tucson for 2018
I took the year off from attending the Tucson Shows in 2017 to focus on the materials I already had in my stash. After a year hiatus, I decided to […]