Tool Talk: Why Lindstrom RX Pliers and Cutters are My Favorite Jewelry Making Tools
Whether you’ve been making jewelry for decades or just starting your creative adventures, having the right tools that help take care of your hands are a must for every jewelry studio. These Lindstrom RX Pliers and Cutters are some of Michelle Pajak-Reynolds’s favorite jewelry making tools and have helped save her wrists from carpal tunnel pain.
Mira: Modern Talisman Jewelry Inspired by Ancient Landscapes
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.
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.
Gemstone Spotlight: Ruby
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.
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.
Inside the Studio: The Making of Portraits of a Lady
A behind the scenes look at the Portraits of a Lady editorial featuring the Sylphide Collection by Michelle Pajak-Reynolds