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?”
Gemstone 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.
Five 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.
Gemstone 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.
Everyday 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.
Gemstone 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.
Gemstone 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.
Gemstone Spotlight: Peridot
Peridot’s signature juicy green apple color has been desired since ancient times and is one of the birthstones for August.
Chrome 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.
Moonstone: Gem of Beautiful Dreams
The mystical moonstone, one of the birthstones for June, offer far more than meets the eye.
Pearls: Orbs of Miraculous Beauty
Exploring the wonder and beauty of pearls, the birthstone for June.
Labradorite: Frozen Fire Within
Coveted for centuries, Labradorite gemstones are full of mystery and wonder. At first glance, they appears as a beautiful grey stones, then the light hits them and your eyes are delighted with shimmering flashes of peacock-blue, velvety green, and fiery orange. Eskimo Inuit and Native American Innu of Labrador, Canada, where Labradorite gets its name, tell a beautiful tale about the birth of these gems.