Tucson is THE place to visit in February as a jewelry designer, jewelry business owner, a person associated with gems or minerals, or anyone interested in any of the industries. […]
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 […]
Different Soldering Surfaces for Successful Metlamsthing
Soldering is a difficult enough process to master without worrying about how the different soldering surfaces you use may affect the end result. But the fact remains that if you’ve […]
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 […]
Three Favorite Vendors for Jewelry Making
Vendors for jewelry making are invaluable. Every designer has a list of go-to suppliers when they need materials for making jewelry. After designing jewelry for a few years, here are three […]
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. […]
Summer Jewelry Design Trends to Inspire Any Artist
Summer has arrived and with it come changing wardrobes and different accessories to match. If you’re looking for some ways to make sure your jewelry is summer worthy, keep these […]
Organize Your Work Area for Jewelry Making
On e of the biggest foes of any jewelry maker is space. Finding the right space to house your supplies can be a tricky thing to do. Since I started […]
Jewelry Trends: Shaded Spruce in the Summer
Shaded spruce may have have been one of the Pantone Color Trends for Fall 2017, but this fall jewelry trend 2017 is a great accent in the summer of 2018. […]