Colorful expressions are utilizing jewelry adorned with colored gemstones to convey self-expression and personal significance.
Once Upon A Jewel
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 shorter." My romance with colored gems and jewels is...
Ring of Fire
Jewelry designer Cynthia Renée creates a legacy jewel with a client telling the story of her family’s evacuation during a California fire.
Torii Necklace Masterpiece: A Tourmaline Labor of Love
In the Spring of 2010, I took on the challenge of immortalizing one man’s love and devotion to his wife for their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary....
Heirloom Custom Jewelry from Life’s Key Moments
Have you had those fleeting moments in life when you experienced an unusually profound insight, a feeling of connectedness or intimacy? It’s as if God pulls a curtain back, showing us the deeper workings of life. Then, it’s over, and we’re back to everyday life once more. I call these luminescent moments “Blue Pearl Moments”.
Pietra Ring
I made the Pietra Ring (rock, in Italian) to call to mind my backcountry field work in San Diego.
Collecting Around…
Designing is about solving problems, albeit in a graceful, useful way. Drawing pretty pieces of jewelry is just part of the show which also involves engineering, comfort and function usually with a budget in place. In my second year of college, I wrote an essay on…
Joy
Joy: a feeling of great pleasure, delight “I had to include parrots in my Reflections Collection,” says Cynthia Renée. “They are so full of life,...
Torii Torii Tanzanite
What to Wear with Anything. An episode of “What NOT To Wear” wasn’t on my television screen when designing this custom Torii pendant for my client. I created my own show called, “What To Wear With Anything”.
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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