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.

River Gallery's 13th Annual Jewelry Invitational Exhibition features a special selection of Michelle Pajak-Reynolds’s one-of-a-kind designs, including jewels that have been on the on the red carpet at the Emmy Awards and the runways of New York Fashion Week, in this beautiful group exhibition. Opening reception October 15, 2022 3:00-6:00pm.

Michelle Pajak-Reynolds is super excited to be teaching her PIN-SET GEMSTONES: BASICS & BEYOND workshop at the esteemed Pocosin Arts School of Fine Craft on February 4 & 11 from 12-2pm EST. This Zoom based workshop is open to all skill levels and you’ll have access to the replay for 30 days. Additional details in full post. We’re going to have so much fun and we hope you will join us!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Peridot’s signature juicy green apple color has been desired since ancient times and is one of the birthstones for August.

Scarlet, carmine, or crimson. Regardless of the name of the shade, the iconic red color of ruby has been coveted and collected by gem and jewelry lovers for thousands of years.