It’s sunny today, with a cool crisp, October undertone. The cool edge makes me frisky – an invigorating contrast with the slice of sun warming my back. After record North Carolina highs into early October, I doubt we’ll have much… Read more
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What’s a Master Cutter to do?
September 3, 2010
A gem may magically transform us, but gem cutting is more than a wave of a wand. It can be a grind. Here’s one that ground away great.
Clay Zava, an award-winning gem cutter who happens to be my husband, spied… Read more
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The Subversive Mrs. Green
October 2, 2010
A collecting customer flew down to see us the week after we moved into our studio. She’s a good friend and overlooked the unpacked boxes stacked in the corner. We spent the day drinking Ceylon tea, reviewing projects and opening… Read more