Category Archives: collections

I’m growing a Collection

Posted on October 29, 2011 by

This is what started it: I saw this sweet, grazing deer in an antique shop in Sabastapol (CA) and fell in love. It didn’t take long for me to decide that I needed some other vintage brass friends. I found … Continue reading →

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New Jewelry!

Posted on September 25, 2011 by

I’ve been hard at work designing some new jewelry this past week, and I’m excited to share a few peeks with you: I’m pleased to be offering a bronze version of my Hymenoptera Ring. The warm, golden color is really … Continue reading →

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A flood of Aquamarine

Posted on July 27, 2011 by

I’ve been slowly chipping away at the stash of beads I bought in Tucson back in February, and my irregularly faceted Aquamarines have truly been my favorite. I’ve got a few new designs that I’m listing in my shop this … Continue reading →

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Day Dreams of Rock Collections

Posted on June 7, 2011 by

Cori Kindred makes dreamy little rock collections with type writer labels. The collections are nestled in the lids of vintage boxes and the specimens are not only gorgeous, but are artfully grouped as well. I love that the labels are … Continue reading →

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The Colors of Spring

Posted on May 2, 2011 by

The weather in the East Bay has been so warm and summery the last few days, I thought I’d share some colorful delights that are screaming summer to me…

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Jewelry Inspirations and New Creations

Posted on April 7, 2011 by

I put together a little inspiration board of jewelry that I’m feeling really inspired by: Here a few new pieces I’ve been working on. First, is what I have come to fondly refer to as the Witch Doctor Necklace, which … Continue reading →

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Cool Jewelry Inspired by Alice in Wonderland

Posted on March 31, 2011 by

A friend recently shared some very cool jewelry by H. Stern, inspired by the newest Alice in Wonderland movie: I loooove this last ring! Even standing on their own, without Alice in Wonderland, they evoke a strong sense of wonder, … Continue reading →

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Tucson Treasures : The Final Installment

Posted on February 23, 2011 by

My last treasure is a special piece that I purchased specially as a birthday present to myself: A large pink Tourmaline cab just for me! It’s a little hard to tell from the photos, but there are these cool, sparkley … Continue reading →

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Tucson Treasures : Part V

Posted on February 22, 2011 by

The next treasure I want to share was a big item on my list: faceted irregular cabs! I was incredibly relieved when I found these, because it had actually been pretty difficult to find them (which, to my dismay, also … Continue reading →

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Tucson Treasures : Part IV

Posted on February 17, 2011 by

My next treasure from Tucson are these spectacular Quartz daggers: Some of them are crystal clear and look like chandelier crystals. Others have cool mossy-looking inclusions. The irregular facets are another thing I really love about them.

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