May 15, 2020 | Designing Eye, Gemstones
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 working smart and savvy in finance, taking charge of her life so that she could retire while her son was in college and...
Aug 23, 2018 | Legacy Jewels, Once Upon A Jewel
In October of 2007, I flew to San Diego County to visit my friend and adventuresome client, Mary. The backcountry of San Diego is home to me and where I started my life in gems scrambling around various tourmaline mines, studying geology. Mary and I planned a visit to...
Sep 24, 2017 | Designing Eye, Jewelry Stylist, Legacy Jewels, Progressive Pairs
Laura moved quickly on a pair of “sweet” blue Sri Lankan sapphires, claiming them as hers just before I sealed the box returning them to my dealer in Thailand. I flew to Laura’s home, under an enchanted blue sky, so we could visit and discuss how to set her new...