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Doing The Loop-de-Loop
The process between vision and actual execution can be challenging. Back when I was learning one of the styles of ring-making (in 2015), I discovered a way to wrap a stone and uniformly leave 2 loops on the side, so I can incorporate the stone right into the necklace...
Can We Talk?
..about custom jewelry? It's one of my favorite things to do. Ever. There is nothing quite as thrilling as having someone find their perfect gemstone (in my studio or out on their own) and working with them to create a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry that fits them...
There’s A Whole Lot of Busy-Ness Going On
Not too long ago, I committed to creating out of my storehouse of cabochons and beads, and resist the gem shows (see the results of my labors here and here). I'm here to tell you I have fallen off the wagon! A gem show was just 10 minutes from my house, and I swear...
The Rainbow Connection
Rainbows make me happy. When I can’t decide what my favorite color of the moment is, I err on the side of all of them, which is why a rainbow is an easy choice. Rather than try and find pieces that are all rainbows all the time (it would be a very short list), let’s...
I’m a Rockaholic, Part 3
Recently, I shared my secret, that I have a collection to end all collections of unfinished stones just waiting to be called into service as a piece of beautiful jewelry. And I committed to you that I would make something beautiful out of at least a few of the many....
My Name is Nadine and I’m a Rockaholic
Since I've been back from Austrialia, I've been just doing my best to replace all the custom jewelry pieces that sold while I was gone. the orders were coming in so fast and furious (thank goodness for my assistant who was filling all the ordersin my absence) that I...
I’m a Rockaholic, Part 2
Remember these? Last month I vowed/committed to you that I would stop my gem-shopping habit and work with some of the stones that I had. Well, I did stop by a gem show and picked just a few things (but I swear, it was waaayyyyy less than I usually buy). But I...
I purchased this red cinnabar necklace, and it is gorgeous! It has a nice weight to it, and beautiful detail. I bought the matching earrings as well, and they’re just as gorgeous!
