February 2020

The Gold Standard

Is gold jewelry fashionable in 2020? Despite your opinions on gold, gold jewelry will never be out of style! It has made its lifetime mark in the industry. Gold is a timeless metal that will never lose its status in the world. It is more elegant and durable than silver metal. The general public as… Read more »

So Many Reasons to Love Aluminum Jewelry

When you hear aluminum, what do you think of?  A Coke can perhaps? Or maybe automobile parts!  Certainly not jewelry!  I am using more aluminum, specifically anodized aluminum in my jewelry designs.  Here’s why. What exactly is anodized aluminum?  Anodizing is an electrochemical process that converts a metal surface into a decorative, durable corrosion-resistant, anodic… Read more »

Never Heard of Schalenblende Until Now!

Unfortunately I was not able to attend the Tucson Gem show.  I hate that I’ve had to miss it the past couple of years.  I love attending to see what is new, what is trending and of course to buy gemstones!  I am always on the lookout for unique gems.          … Read more »

Amethyst, Gem of Fire

Did you think to wear Amethyst at your Super Bowl party to help ward off drunkenness? Amethyst is derived from the Greek word” amethystos,” which means “not drunken.” During ancient times amethyst was thought to ward off drunkenness. Legend has it the wine god Bacchuus, angry over an insult and determined to avenge himself, decreed… Read more »