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Dali’s Tree of Life Medallion
My husband, son and I recently returned from a trip to France and Spain with stops at many inspirational museums. We stopped overnight in Figueres, Spain so that we could visit the Dali museum. The museum was intriguing to say … Continue reading
Amazing Webs and Remarkable Spiders
I have just completed a new Spider and Spider Web design that is now available as a pendant and as earrings. I hope that this dramatic piece will appeal to both nature lovers and to my Halloween jewelry collectors. Several … Continue reading
A Race to the Gargoyles
The alarm goes off at 7:30 A.M. We shower and pack quickly to check out of our hotel. After paying the bill, we walk briskly in the direction of the river and towards Notre Dame. It’s a beautiful sunlit morning with … Continue reading
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Dive with a Manta Ray
Gliding into Marty’s ocean collection is her new one of a kind, 18k gold Manta Ray Pendant. A stunning 8 carat Australian Crystal Opal is the inspiration for this elegant design. The translucent opal shimmers with iridescent blue and green and … Continue reading
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The Ascent of the Throne Dragon Ear Wrap
I am proud to introduce my new Throne Dragon Ear Wrap, inspired by my customers who are fans of the Game of Thrones. It’s been several years since I’ve added a dragon ear piece to my line, partially because … Continue reading
A Leopard Wearing Different Spots.
Drum rolls again for my talented daughter, Alisha. We proudly introduce her newly hatched Leopard Gecko Charm. This is only her fifth design (as a professional jeweler) but each of her 5 creations shows a marked development. I will have … Continue reading
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John and the Gold Owl Ring
I’m often asked about graduation gift suggestions. We gave our son, John this gold owl ring when he graduated from Santa Cruz High. Two years later he still proudly wears this ring on his pointer finger. The Owl is a … Continue reading
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Something Fishy is Going On!
Swimming in from left stage is Marty’s endearing Cowfish Charm and splashing in from stage right is Alisha’s whimsical Goldfish Charm. These fishy charms join their new friends and add personality to our growing Octopus Garden Charm Collection. This circle of Fishy Friends is … Continue reading
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Celebrating My Remarkable Mother on Mother’s Day and Every Day
Betty – 1920 – 2007 Betty – about 1980 Betty – about 1941 Betty – about 1929 My mother … Continue reading
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The Circle of Life Tree Pendant
In 1979, one of my first jewelry designs was a Tree of Life Pendant. The piece was 1 3/4″ high, a design of entwining roots, branches and leaves and well conceived for the early 80’s and the beginning of my … Continue reading
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