Introducing Elementals Collection: Fire
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.
Vote for my Pleiades Collection in the Fairmined 100 Challenge!
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.
Pleiades: Jewels Inspired by the Seven Sisters
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.
A Stone Has Power If You Decide It Has Power: Missing Witches Podcast Episode 118
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?”
Artiste Inspirant: Michelle Pajak-Reynolds Interview on Love the Green Life
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.
Mira: Modern Talisman Jewelry Inspired by Ancient Landscapes
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.