A simple question from my young daughter—“Mommy, who made this?”—changed everything. That moment led me to become a licensed Fairmined gold jewelry designer, committed to ethical sourcing and transparency. Discover why integrity, sustainability, and traceability are at the heart of every piece I create.

Threads of Light: Why Gold Jewelry Becomes Legacy
Gold isn’t just precious—it’s personal. Since launching my jewelry business in 2001, I’ve been captivated by gold’s ability to carry memory, meaning, and legacy. From my first all-gold collection to today’s shimmering heirlooms in Fairmined and recycled gold, each piece I create is a love letter to what lasts.

Explore the timeless power of gold through three signature collections—Pleiades, Elementals: Fire, and Voyageuse—and discover why now, more than ever, gold is worth holding onto.

✨ Because gold doesn’t just shine.
It remembers.

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.

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?”

Mira is a handcrafted talisman jewelry collection inspired by the mystery of ancient stone circles. Featuring ethically mined Herkimer diamond quartz, Fairmined 14k gold, and recycled sterling silver, each piece is a modern tribute to sacred landscapes and timeless symbols.

Give your jewelry the care and attention it deserves. From thoughtful storage to gentle cleaning and mindful curation, discover how to refresh your collection so every piece you own is beautiful, wearable, and ready to be treasured for generations.

Chrome diopside, the vivid “Siberian Emerald,” glows with the pure green of untouched nature. First discovered in Siberia in 1988, this chromium-rich gem symbolizes renewal, abundance, and the Tree of Life. Loved for its rare, springlike hue and raw crystal beauty, chrome diopside needs no treatment—just the care of a gentle hand.

Take a look inside Squirrel City Jewelers, now featuring Michelle Pajak-Reynolds jewelry.

Inspired by moss, literature, and long walks through Ohio’s forests, this post traces the creative journey behind the Voyageuse Collection. From ancient moss colonies and national park trails to chrome diopside, golden enhydro quartz, and vesuvianite, it explores how nature’s textures, colors, and quiet resilience are translated into ethically crafted fine jewelry with a deep sense of place and purpose.