fresh batch

these are my newest rings...and newest rings to be, below...these stones are so gorgeous, each for their own reason...all unique...all with special qualities...i'm in love...

i've decided to switch over from using resin to using stones because of the higher energetic vibration they hold. man-made resins just don't compare to the naturally intrinsic qualities that stones have. though resins have been quite fun to experiment with, i'm sure i'll come back around to them later on. but for now, the stones are waiting!

back in the swing...

my hammers are at it again! after a time of focusing on other very important things in life, i have decided these lovely stones needed to find a home within some great, distressed, handmade rings!

one more little thing: today, i found a great source of inspiration in an article from lapidary journal's "jewelry artist" magazine, sept/oct 2012 (it's been sitting in my house for a month & today happened to be the right day that it would sink in!) 

it's titled "develop your artistic identity" by michael david sturlin, a great teacher that i've had the pleasure of learning from here and there. what a great article full of wisdom from this seasoned instructor on how to really create your signature style. he suggests the best way is to design always with a series in mind, with a thoughtful use of common elements & similar design vocabulary. this is the path towards a cohesive collection. he reminds us that though it doesn't happen quickly, over time with this thoughtful approach, your style will evolve into a body of work that really comes from within.

xo