Category Archives: Jewelry

Marty buys Peter Macchiarini Earrings

Posted on November 24, 2013 by marty

Yes friends and collectors, I too have an addiction for jewelry and often buy and wear jewelry other than my own. Over the years I have made many a pilgrimage to the Macchiarini Gallery on Grant Ave in North Beach, … Continue reading →

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What to look for in a Fire Agate

Posted on November 20, 2013 by marty

                              Fire Agate is found predominately in Arizona, northern Mexico and in some parts of the southwestern United States. It was created by fire, (volcanic activity) … Continue reading →

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What to Look for in an Opal

Posted on October 8, 2013 by marty

30 years ago, close friend of mine, Pete Condor, gave me good advice on choosing gemstones. His advice was that if you like a stone, find it beautiful and it fits your needs and pocket book, then buy it. A … Continue reading →

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Hat Guardians

Posted on August 16, 2013 by marty
Throne Dragon Hat Guardian

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Last year, my son John came up with the idea of wearing my bronze Sentry Dragon Ear Wrap on the rim of his Santa Cruz hat.  Since then,  John’s hat has been guarded by a watchful Sentry Dragon and he … Continue reading →

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Show Time at the California Art and Wine Festivals

Posted on August 16, 2013 by marty

We’ve had a busy season at many California Art Festivals. We’ve walked the plank with Pirates at the Vallejo Pirate Festival and eaten our fill of garlic at the Gilroy Garlic Festival. Here is a candid shot of my two … Continue reading →

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Dali’s Tree of Life Medallion

Posted on August 10, 2013 by marty

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 →

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Amazing Webs and Remarkable Spiders

Posted on August 10, 2013 by marty

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 →

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Dive with a Manta Ray

Posted on June 10, 2013 by marty

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

Posted on June 5, 2013 by marty

  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 →

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A Leopard Wearing Different Spots.

Posted on May 22, 2013 by marty

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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