by Kristen Stover | Sep 2, 2023 | Fashion, Gemstones, Wire Wrapping
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....
by Kristen Stover | Aug 8, 2023 | Gemstones
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...
by JDWeb | Jul 4, 2023 | Gemstones, Just Fun, Opals, Pearls
When I took my first wire wrapping class in 2000, I knew I loved working with wire and it came easy to me. At the time, I hadn’t yet realized my love for gemstones was so strong! Somewhere I’ve written (maybe it’s on the biography inserts I put into my gift boxes?)...
by Natalia Wilson | Mar 1, 2023 | Custom Jewelry, Gemstones
Kermit lamented “It’s not that easy being green, having to spend each day the color of the leaves. When I think it could be nicer being red or yellow or gold or something more colorful than that”. Poor thing, it took him the whole song to figure out that being green...
by Natalia Wilson | Oct 3, 2022 | Gemstones
When international conflicts or supply chain issues occur, it also affects the availability of certain gemstones. That includes stones from Russia. Fear not, not only do I make jewelry, but I collect gemstones from all over the world, and that includes Russia. Russia...
by Natalia Wilson | Aug 3, 2022 | Custom Jewelry, Gemstones
Like many stones, labradorite is named after the place where it was first found – Labrador, which is in Canada. I have always admired the incredible fire and colors in labradorite, also known as a “fire stone”. It is known for its changing colors and aids the...
