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?”

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.

Discover the meaning, history, and natural beauty of vesuvianite through the eyes of artisan jeweler Michelle Pajak-Reynolds. Explore this rare gemstone’s volcanic origins, symbolic power, and how to wear and care for vesuvianite jewelry crafted with intention and soul.

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.

Uncover the timeless story of zircon through the eyes of a metalsmith and gemstone storyteller. From ancient myths and sacred texts to modern-day talismans, explore how this luminous gem has captivated hearts for over 2,000 years. A sensory journey into the soul of one of Earth’s oldest treasures.