Valentine's Day

February 14 is just right around the corner, and what woman isn't thinking about a little bit of jewelry? Whether this would be for your special someone or maybe a treat for yourself, all women deserved to get pampered (:

I've only been designing gold jewelry lately.  Gold may not be for everyone, but I've been obsessed with how beautifully it pairs with semi-precious stones and pearls.

Aphrodite Necklace
 This is my newest necklace, which I absolutely adore. It features a long 28" figure 8 gold fill chain and a small polished hammered circle within a large matte hammered hoop. The 1.75" pendent is accented with a faceted lavender quartz drop, faceted rose quartz drop, pearl, and clear semi-precious stone (that sadly I can't remember what it's called!). I don't know whether or not I can part with this.

Sangria Earrings
As a fan of red wine, I love sangria. I would say these earrings will also be a delicious treat - but for your ears! Milk & Honey in Santa Barbara, CA makes sangria to die for. If you're around the area, it's the perfect place to stop by for tapas and drinks.

Dreamer Earrings
Let your spirits run free and let your dreams take flight with these Bohemian earrings. Indulge your desires; you never know where life may take you next. Do what you love and love what you do. This is the essence of these earrings.

Pastel Rose Bud Studs
Every girl needs a pair of delicate rose bud studs. They're feminine and sweet, and they go with every outfit. Simplicity is key to looking effortlessly chic. These are my favorite pair of earrings, and I wear the lighter pink ones almost every day. In time I'm sure I'll personally own all the colors because they're all so irresistibly adorable.

August 2008

Marahau, Aotearoa (New Zealand)

Happy Valentine's Day!

Lots of love,

Tel-Aviv, Israel

Happy (very belated) New Year!

My friend recently came back from a trip to Israel and surprised me with a few pieces of handpicked sea glass for my jewelry! How thoughtful and sweet, right?

Photo courtesy of C.G.
December 2010
Dead Sea, Israel

I'm very excited to present my signature beach glass necklaces with sea glass from Tel-Aviv, Israel!

These necklaces are simple and subtle . . .

. . . always beachy . . .

. . . and have a touch of elegance.

As always, each necklace is one of a kind.
Take a little beach and sunshine with you wherever you go.

Swarovski Crystals & Freshwater Pearls

Swarovski crystals and freshwater pearls are currently my two favorite elements to work with.

These crystals are cut and polished to perfection.  I love the way they sparkle and shine in the sunlight.  Freshwater pearls are simple and timeless, and I can't seem to get enough of them...  You'll find that I work with pearls in most of my jewelry.

I am so excited to share with you my newest creation, the Swarovski crystal and freshwater pearl bracelet.

This layered sterling silver bracelet elegantly combines these two elements.

If only this bracelet was for me :)

Enjoy.

Crystal Creatures

Hello, holiday season!

For those of you who don't already know, I love all things incredibly shiny and all things irresistibly cute. Put those two qualities together and you get Swarovski crystal creatures!

These pictures don't quite do them justice... they sparkle and shine whenever light hits the crystals. I like to use them as cell phone charms, but you can also hang them from your purse, wallet or car mirror! Be creative.

A little birdie once told me that everyone needs something cute and shiny dangling off their cell phones...

Bird (or Penguin!)

I absolutely adore birds. When I was younger I wanted to be an ornithologist, and I owned too many chickens to count.

Dragonfly

 I like to think of these as damselflies, which are like smaller, delicate dragonflies. We used to have damselflies and dragonflies dance around our swimming pool...which really is more like a pond.

Mouse

Squeak squeak. Boy, can these things jump! If you ever have a mouse problem, all you need is a marshmallow, a empty paper toilet roll, and a deep trash bin. Really, they're too cute to harm.

 

Hamster

I haven't had any experiences with hamsters, but have you seen dwarf hamsters at the pet store??? They melt my heart with just one look.

Finally, meet Koa, my best friend's puppy.

I attempted to make a crystal puppy look just like him!

Puppy

He even has a little doggie bone to go along with him!

I usually make these crystal creatures to order, but I also occasionally post some up for sale. If you're interested in a custom cell phone charm, feel free to send me an email.


Happy Holidays!

Bubbles

I used to love lying at the bottom of the swimming pool and watch as my air bubble rings floated to the surface.  It was mesmerizing.  The bubbles would magically form a ring as it left my lips and wobble its way up for a few seconds before finally dissolving.

I once managed to capture that moment in the ocean while staring up towards the sun.

2006
Oahu, Hawaii

The ocean is so beautiful.  I really can't get enough of it.

This particular photograph was my inspiration for my most recent design:
"Ocean Bubbles"

This .925 Sterling Silver bubble dangle is embellished with a gradation of blue Swarovski crystals to add a bit of sparkle and movement.  When the sunlight hits these earrings, the crystals will glisten and sway, just like the bubbles that rise to the surface of the ocean.

Enjoy.