New stones

New stones in the studio this week.....so excited!!! We have green amethyst, citrine, rock crystals, apatite, and black spinel. These stones are bigger than what I've worked on in the past. Looking forward to playing with these eye candies. If you need a custom order please feel free to contact me with your request!

Amaria Bridesmaids giveaway WINNER

Happy Monday everyone! I want to thank those that entered the contest. There were 167 entries for this contest!!!!! In the spring there will be another big contest like this one so stay tuned!!!!!

Now what everyone has been waiting for.......... the WINNER of the 5 pairs of bridemaids' earrings is Mandy from the blog Mandy and Justin! She has 3 days to respond. If not,,, another winner will be randomly chosen.

Thank you all again for entering!! Have a great day!

Victoire de Castellane

Loved this video about designer Victoire de Castellane.
Essentially self-taught, Victoire de Castellane designed costume jewelry for Chanel for fourteen years. In 1998 she joined Dior as the first Creative Director of their new jewelry department, a role she continues to this day. Her designs have mountings cast in solid silver according to classical tradition are disguised using a lacquering technique using various hues and textures.What do you think of her designer?

Ira Glass on Storytelling

Ira Glass on Storytelling from David Shiyang Liu on Vimeo.
Saw this video on Dubuhdudesigns blog and it made me think of all my creative friends and entrepreneurs. Work through the gap my friends! Work through the gap! Thanks Ira Glass!