Work In Progress

I decided to take a picture of some of the stones laid out on my design table. I have wire wrapped angel skin coral beads that I'm going to attach to a vintage butterfly pendant. And make one more necklace with the wire wrapped stones using the chalcedony pendant (aqua pendant). A Citrine ston…

Styling with Chevrons

The chevron design is an inverted V-shaped pattern.  There are no records indicating its origin. However it occurred in early art in designs on pottery and rock carvings. Similar to the Ikat, the chevron is a busy design. If it is used correctly, it can make a great statement either as a beautifu…

Jewelry I Don't Want To Sell (haha)

So every now and then I make something that turns out to be perfect for "me".  Oops. ;-)  It's a dilemma artists face-- getting attached to their art and not wanting to give it up. I recently created this "Turquoise Wire Wrapped Necklace" using a vintage chevron bead and…

A Day in the Life of a Jewelry Designer

April 9, 2013 9am I'm up and out of bed. (Wish I was one who could pop out of bed at 7am... but I have resigned to the fact that I am a night owl and accomplish the most in the evening).. Get Dressed:  Because I have full intention of working out at some point today, I put on my leggings…