Sep 2, 2016 | Colored Gems
Some of you may know the magnificent gem Spinel joined Peridot and Sardonyx as August’s birthstones this summer. Do you know Spinel? It’s about my favorite gem – at least in the top few. It’s only been recently that Spinel has started gaining name recognition amongst...
May 11, 2016 | Cynthia's Reflections
My Mother Bathed in sun, my mother is deep in thought. I am there in her eyes imagining her future unfolding. Peggy Jo Donahue One of my greatest rewards is working with a client to distill their essence into a custom jewelry piece that tells a story for future...
Apr 30, 2016 | Designing Eye
During the Spring of 2014, I met a wonderful person with a natural gift for gem collecting. She purchased my Petite Owl Queen pendant/brooch and thereafter, we stayed in touch. It turns out that she is quite the colored gemstone aficionado. Several months passed...