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?”
Read moreGemstone Spotlight: Vesuvianite
Vesuvianite in all its juicy shades of green, represents prosperity and courage and was once worn by Ancient Greeks and Romans as a protective amulet.
Read moreFive Tips for Cleaning and Curating Your Jewelry Box
Far less daunting than re-organizing your wardrobe, cleaning out and curating your jewelry collection is a fun and sparkling way to spend some time. It also often includes joyful trips down memory lane that will leave you feeling rejuvenated and happy. Here’s 5 tips for caring for and creating a jewelry collection that you’ll love and be proud to pass down through multiple generations.
Read moreGemstone Spotlight: Zircon
Not to be confused with cubic zirconia, zircon is a gemstone older than our moon and almost as old as our planet. Its use and stunning sparkle has been documented in sacred texts for thousands of years. Available in many colors of the rainbow, zircon gives gem and jewelry lovers a timeless shimmering option for their collections.
Read moreEveryday Thin Places Podcast Interview with Michelle Pajak-Reynolds
In this special Everyday Thin Places podcast episode, jewelry designer Michelle Pajak-Reynolds shares how she started making jewelry at 5 years old, her travel adventures, including mining some of the gems that will be in her future collection, the research that is inspiring her current work and much, much more. Listen here or on your favorite podcast platform.
Read moreGemstone Spotlight: Golden Enhydro Quartz Crystals
Golden enhydro quartz, a phenomenal gemstone that glows from within and found in only 3 locations worldwide, gives jewelry lovers a remarkable option for their collections.
Read moreGemstone Spotlight: Sapphire
Desired for centuries as the ultimate blue gemstone, sapphires got their name from the Greek word sappheiros which means “blue color.” Deep blue sapphires are considered stones of wisdom, protection and nobility by nearly every culture and religion. While blue is its best-known shade, sapphires are available in almost every color of the rainbow.
Read moreGemstone Spotlight: Peridot
Peridot’s signature juicy green apple color has been desired since ancient times and is one of the birthstones for August.
Read moreChrome Diopside: A Juicy Gem for Welcoming Spring
Luscious and juicy chrome diopside offers gemstone and jewelry lovers the perfect shade of green for welcoming spring.
Read moreMoonstone: Gem of Beautiful Dreams
The mystical moonstone, one of the birthstones for June, offer far more than meets the eye.
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