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Off and on for the last month, I've been designing and then making a new fine silver pendant. I had this great green zebra jasper stone that has silver ripples through it. They reminded me of sea gras … read more

Recently I heard about some tiny molds I can use with my silver clay work. I'm just experimenting them now, but I'm having a blast!These are just some of the teeny molds I got. I like the botanical an … read more

On the big island of Hawaii, Kilauea's current eruption is devastating to anyone nearby. Many people have lost so much as they are driven away from their homes. The destruction does not discriminate, … read more

Semiprecious stones -come from all over the globe. It’s sometimes hard to make matching stones out of them because they are mother nature’s artwork. The colors are often marbled into the piece … read more

It's now officially autumn and I'm pulling out some of my favorite autumn colored stones. One of my favorites is Brazilian Zebra Jasper. I've been sitting on a bunch of beads in different shapes … read more

This month, I’m featuring Periodot, the gemstone for August birthdays. Other names for it include Evening Emerald, Chrysolite, and Olivine. Peridot is in the Olivine class, but not all Olivine is Per … read more