II absolutely loved Wicked on stage and I couldn’t be more excited for the movie release! Who else found themselves tearing up during "Defying Gravity" or giggling through "Popular"? If you're one of the lucky ones with tickets to the hottest movie in town, I hope you have an unforgettable time. And if you’re on the hunt for the perfect jewels to wear while spreading your magic—whether you’re a good witch or a bad witch (wink, wink!)—here are a few of my top picks!

River Gallery's 15th Annual Jewelry Invitational Exhibition opening reception on Saturday, November 9th from 3-6pm.  Michelle Pajak-Reynolds’s is thrilled to have a special selection of her one-of-a-kind designs, including pieces exclusive to River Gallery, featured in this beautiful show.  

Inspired by the regenerative power of glowing embers and flowing lava, Fire, the first chapter of the Elementals Collection, transforms symbols of strength, passion, and rejuvenation into exquisite contemporary jewelry. From delicate chandeliers to bold dangle earrings and an intricate cluster necklace, each piece celebrates the beauty and rebirth inherent in fire. Discover the vibrant hues of rhodolite and pyrope garnets, Songea sapphires, and flame-hued zircons, lovingly set in intricately detailed 14K Fairmined gold. Each design radiates a sense of otherworldliness and wonder.

An elegant minimalist collection inspired by the shimmering silver light of the full moon. Classic and timeless, these one-of-a-kind designs handcrafted in ethically sourced Montana sapphires and sterling silver are sure to be treasured for generations.

Michelle Pajak-Reynolds is delighted to be featured in River Gallery's 14th Annual Jewelry Invitational Exhibition. River Gallery has a special selection of her one-of-a-kind designs, including jewels featured on the red carpet at the Emmy Awards, the runways of New York Fashion Week and aboard the United Nations Peace Boat, in this beautiful group show.

This exhibition along with a stunning variety of artworks are on display throughout the holiday season.

River Gallery

19046 Old Detroit Rd

Rocky River, Ohio 44113

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River Gallery's 13th Annual Jewelry Invitational Exhibition features a special selection of Michelle Pajak-Reynolds’s one-of-a-kind designs, including jewels that have been on the on the red carpet at the Emmy Awards and the runways of New York Fashion Week, in this beautiful group exhibition. Opening reception October 15, 2022 3:00-6:00pm.

The Fairmined 100 Challenge is a global design competition featuring 127 brand new jewelry collections to show the world that it is possible to make jewelry in an ethical and responsible way, and at the same time help artisanal and small-scale mining communities. The industry judges are deciding their favorites and today is your chance to support my Pleiades collection in the "Public's Favorite" category, this is the only category in which the winner is chosen by you, the public.

Voting is open until October 7,2022 so please share the voting link with your friends, family, and people who are interested in sustainability and ethical sourcing.

With the perfect balance of sparkle and fantasy, the Pleiades Collection honors the beauty of our night sky and ancient mystical traditions. Possessing unexpected elegance, these one-of-a-kind fine-jewelry designs handcrafted in Fairmined 14k gold, ethically mined Umba sapphires and champagne zircons captivate the imagination.

Michelle Pajak-Reynolds is super excited to be teaching her PIN-SET GEMSTONES: BASICS & BEYOND workshop at the esteemed Pocosin Arts School of Fine Craft on February 4 & 11 from 12-2pm EST. This Zoom based workshop is open to all skill levels and you’ll have access to the replay for 30 days. Additional details in full post. We’re going to have so much fun and we hope you will join us!

For your creative listening pleasure! Michelle Pajak-Reynolds chats with Risa Dickens co-host of the Missing Witches podcast about gems, history, lore, and the ethics of her jewelry art in order to answer her daughter’s questions: “Who made it? How did it get here?”

Michelle Pajak-Reynolds chat with Travis Searle, host of MJSA’s Podcast, about her five favorite jewelry making tools and describes the impact each has had on her productivity and creativity while at her workbench.

Michelle Pajak-Reynolds chats with Jess Taylor and Natalie Ringeis, hosts of the Love the Green Life Podcast. In this episode they discuss exciting stories about how Michelle’s daughter has artwork at Paris’s Notre Dame Cathedral, the inspiration for Michelle’s designs, how she’s shifted to making more sustainable choices in the raw materials and processes for creating her award-winning jewelry designs and tips for keeping your jewelry looking fabulous for years to come.