In this Slowmade Podcast interview, Michelle Pajak-Reynolds dives into so many topics, from the time and thoughtfulness she puts into each of her designs, to how she researches her inspirations, documents her creative process, and carefully source ethically mined stones and precious metals. She also chats about her experience at New York Fashion Week, the rewards of building meaningful client relationships (many of whom feel like chosen family to her ❤️), the challenges of balancing motherhood and family life with running a business, and so much more. Listen on the web, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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?”

Inspired by the weathered beauty of ancient and mysterious stone circles the Mira collection features ethically mined Herkimer diamond quartz crystals, Fairmined 14 karat gold and hand-pierced recycled sterling silver. Small and intimate in size, these designs reimagine the magic of ancient landscapes as modern-day talismans.

Wow, what an incredible adventure! I've recently returned from a beautiful Herkimer Diamond mining trip with my friends and fellow jewelry designers in Herkimer County, New York. Herkimer is home to the world-famous Herkimer Diamonds. Learn more about these fascinating gems and how to mine them in this account from our treasure hunting.