Only Life is More Colorful.
Jewels, Gems & the Colors of Life
Gem Hunting while Pregnant and other Stories
In my 30's used to tell the joke, "Do you know why men like younger women? Their stories are...
How the Law of Odds Creates Visual Power
Going from a good design to a great one isn’t a matter of luck. I met with a customer, Frances,...
Gem Cents: What Determines the Value of Colored Gems
As many of you know, I've spent over 30 years in the jewelry industry as a colored gemstone dealer...
Gem Services Concierge
I was born with an eye. What makes it useful is 34 years of evaluating gem materials and...
Save your Fork, there’s Pie!!!
That phrase is a running joke in our family, at least when my parents were alive. Dad married an...
Jewelry Storage
Friends, many of you ask for advice on storing your jewelry. Jewelry storage has two main themes:...
What Should We Do With Them?
"Oh, I like that lavender and green....," Laura replied to my text showing her several pairing of...
It all happened so quickly…
Well, that summer flew past. Hurricane Florence did her best to blow away summer’s last beams,...
Ring of Fire
In October of 2007, I flew to San Diego County to visit my friend and adventuresome client, Mary....
Hi, I’m Cynthia!
As a gem-mine geologist turned colored gem dealer and award-winning custom jewelry designer, I transform your personal stories into jewels that reflect your journey and dreams. I am your guide, advancing your eye as we create your jewel or build your gem collection. Let’s bring your vision to life ~ schedule a no-obligation clarity call.
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Jewelry Shouldn’t Just Be Worn.
It Should Awaken Something Inside You.
For years, I was caught in the endless cycle of doing—striving, achieving, moving from one thing to the next.
Then, I discovered something powerful—not in a retreat, not in reinvention, but right inside my jewelry box.
I developed a simple 3-minute ritual that changed everything. It brought back my vitality, clarity, and joy.
Now, I’m sharing it with you.
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