Joy: a feeling of great pleasure, delight. “I had to include parrots in my Reflections Collection,” says Cynthia Renée…
Designing Eye
Sapphire Dreams
Looking for a story with a happy ending? Read on...Once upon a time, there was a bright and beautiful woman who became a wife and mother while...
Long Distance Jewelry
Do you know we don’t need to meet in person to create together?
Let’s Visit!
So much of my work is creating with clients long-distance…
Phoenix
Meet “Phoenix,” the third of my three new collections launching in November ~ featuring layered pieces of extraordinary gems and minerals.
Reflecting on our Crescent Earrings featuring Opalized Wood and White Pearls
In my life, 2019 has been all about creating anew. Even the gems used in my creations. I went into geology to drawn by the riddles of the earth…
Dreaming in Color
For this extraordinary project, we knew that the main ingredient was extra special so we made our own recipe for creating a jewel starting with finding an elusive amethyst crystal from a fabled locality, faceting the gem, creating a design, and “painting with gems” to underscore the amethyst’s beauty.
B.Y.O.J. = Bring Your Own Jewels
Spring is in the air bringing with it our desire for something new……We can recreate starting with your own jewelry – you know… the jewelry that’s languishing in your drawer and seldom sees the beauty of spring. Sometimes, it’s just a few tweaks. Others, a complete redo. But, you bring the jewels.
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, who had two pairs of gorgeous, rare and vivid gems – yellow danburite and teal “cuprian” tourmaline. These are rare gems and great examples of their type. Both pairs weighed less than three carats…
What Should We Do With Them?
“Oh, I like that lavender and green….,” Laura replied to my text showing her several pairing of gems for three-stone rings. “What should we do with them?” That’s always the next question, isn’t it? The unset gems move you, but what next?
Jewelry Shouldn’t Just Be Worn
It Should Awaken Something Inside You.
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Finding Inspiration with Cynthia Renee
In her article, Deborah Yonick explores how Cynthia Renée Marcusson draws inspiration from Japanese torii gates, symbols of transition and spiritual passage, to create meaningful bespoke jewelry. Influenced by her experience at the Golden Door Spa, Marcusson...
Montana Sapphires: A Collector’s Journey into Bespoke Beauty
Explore the journey of crafting a bespoke jewelry collection with rare Montana sapphires—designed for a new collector seeking meaning, versatility, and beauty. From hand-selected gems to transformative designs, explore how fine jewelry becomes a personal legacy..Every...
Jewelry Hacks: How to Keep Your Brooch Secure and Styled
Brooches carry stories—of love, legacy, and personal style—but how often do we let them shine? In this post, I share fresh ways to wear your brooches, from playful groupings to unexpected placements, along with simplestyling tipsto keep them secure. Let’s bring your...
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