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New artisan jewelry. Vintage pieces. Completing your style.

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  • About
    • The Artisans
    • FAQs
    • Gift Wrap
    • Vintage Jewelry Condition
    • Privacy Policy
    • Shipping & Returns
  • Shop
    • Bracelets & Bangles
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    • Earrings
    • Necklaces
    • Jewelry Sets
    • Vintage Jewelry
  • Events
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    My New (Jewelry) School Picture

    February 11, 2015

    I went to school today. Well, jewelry school, that is. And here I am, all bright and shiny in my school uniform. Thanks, hubby, for standing outside on this crispy…

  • ColorJewelry Making

    A Passion for Purple

    February 4, 2015

      Distinctive colors are my favorites when designing and creating jewelry. While looking at my supply of beads and stones this week, it registered that I have a lot of…

  • Jewelry MakingMetalsmithing

    What Happens When You Mix a Dog’s Teeth with Amethyst?

    January 30, 2015

    You get Dog Tooth Amethyst! Of course, that’s not really dog teeth; it’s actually quartz. But it does remind me of what my dog, Cooper, would look like running around…

  • Jewelry MakingMetalsmithing

    I Heart You!

    January 28, 2015

    The Red Moss Agate heart shaped stone caught my eye when Andy stopped by with a new assortment of cut and polished gemstones for sale.  I loved how the earthy reds…

  • Jewelry MakingMetalsmithing

    Handmade, with Love (part 2)

    January 23, 2015

    …… continued. The bracelet got a more permanent shape on an oval bracelet mandrel with a rawhide hammer. The soft surface of the hammer doesn’t damage the pattern but can…

  • Jewelry MakingMetalsmithing

    Handmade, with Love (part 1)

    January 21, 2015

    I just finished making a cuff bracelet and matching hoop earrings using a 1’ strip of deeply sculpted copper. Since it is a gift for someone special, I wanted the…

  • 2nd Career

    My 2nd Career, Hammer in Hand

    January 2, 2015

    There was no doubt in my mind: I wanted to get my hands dirty the 2nd time around. My second career, that is. In 2012, after a 26 year career…

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