And the Cat Jumped Over the Moonstone: or the Stories of a Moonstruck Jewelry Maker

It's a New Year and a New Resolution?

It's a New Year and a New Resolution?

As the dawn of the second quarter of this century approaches I, like so many, find myself pondering the age-old dilemma of New Year’s Resolutions. Personally, I’ve never been a...

It's a New Year and a New Resolution?

As the dawn of the second quarter of this century approaches I, like so many, find myself pondering the age-old dilemma of New Year’s Resolutions. Personally, I’ve never been a...

Fingernail WHAT?

Fingernail WHAT?

"What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell just as sweet." W.S.  So where on Earth, or maybe space, did the name...

Fingernail WHAT?

"What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell just as sweet." W.S.  So where on Earth, or maybe space, did the name...

Amazing April Birthstones

Amazing April Birthstones

Amazing April Birthstones As we have learned, the history of birthstones is varied and sometimes unclear. In our modern, Western tradition, most birthstones are attributed to the breastplate of the...

Amazing April Birthstones

Amazing April Birthstones As we have learned, the history of birthstones is varied and sometimes unclear. In our modern, Western tradition, most birthstones are attributed to the breastplate of the...

Why Should I Learn to Make My Own Jewelry?

Why Should I Learn to Make My Own Jewelry?

Learning to make your own jewelry is a journey of creativity and self-discovery. It allows you to express your unique style, create meaningful gifts, and even explore new career opportunities....

Why Should I Learn to Make My Own Jewelry?

Learning to make your own jewelry is a journey of creativity and self-discovery. It allows you to express your unique style, create meaningful gifts, and even explore new career opportunities....

Magnificent May Birthstones

Magnificent May Birthstones

Everyone knows that lucky May babies get the beautiful emerald as their birthstone. Who wouldn't want to adorn themselves with that lucious stone? But just in case emeralds are not...

Magnificent May Birthstones

Everyone knows that lucky May babies get the beautiful emerald as their birthstone. Who wouldn't want to adorn themselves with that lucious stone? But just in case emeralds are not...

Marvelous March Birthstones

Marvelous March Birthstones

Marverlous March Birthstones  Modern use of birthstones is generally agreed to have originated in the area of Germany and Poland in the 1500s, but specific stones and months varied regionally. In...

Marvelous March Birthstones

Marverlous March Birthstones  Modern use of birthstones is generally agreed to have originated in the area of Germany and Poland in the 1500s, but specific stones and months varied regionally. In...