Mexico

I visited some ex-pat friends living in Mexico, just outside Guadalajara. That area, like Oregon, is rife with obsidian and opals, although they look different from ours. I couldn’t resist buying some rocks from the locals. Silver sheen obsidian and opal mounted in sterling silver. You really have to see it in person to appreciateContinueContinue reading “Mexico”

Magic Ring Holders

Imagine you want to take your rings off for a bit – to wash dishes, to garden, to give a massage – and hang them on your necklace. These let you do that without unclasping the chain! Video here (please note I’m trying to move away from Etsy, but I do have a variety inContinueContinue reading “Magic Ring Holders”

PacNW

I love living in the Pacific NorthWest! Inspiration is all around me, and there are gorgeous local stones to use! Beach finds, as made by nature. No human interference needed. Some beach pebbles just scream to be mounted “as is.” This bold, rustic ring is available ($50). The agate below is translucent, and catches theContinueContinue reading “PacNW”

Mobius magic

A Mobius strip has only one side… if you trace your finger along it, you will come back to the starting point! I took advantage of this concept by stamping a musical round on one. “Row, row, row your boat, gently down the stream… merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily, life is but a dream…” and you’reContinueContinue reading “Mobius magic”