Mom’s Last Words: Jewelry as a Living Legacy

How much of love is served by memory? I bet you all remember your first kiss – maybe even what your beloved was wearing when you met. My parents were married 57 years.  It wasn’t a “they lived happily ever after” marriage – it was a deep, character building...

The Sobering Story of Amethyst and Bacchus

In Greek mythology, Bacchus is the God of agriculture and wine, with particular focus on fertility, ecstasy and festivity. Bacchanalia festivals were frenzied, indulgent wine-soaked events. One day, the fair maiden Amethystos crossed the path of Bacchus and refused...

Purple Reigns: How to Wear Purple Jewels and Clothing

How do you feel about the color purple?  It’s one of my favorites. Thrilling or perplexing, the color purple is capturing cultural attention.  Since the purple clothing around inauguration looked really good in the media, it’s reasonable we’ll be seeing more...

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