Every piece holds a tale, crafted with care, carrying echoes of history into today.
A follow-up to "A Family Legacy of Symbolic Jewelry" Last July, I wrote about arranging a display box and getting lost in thought about who would end up wearing each design. Who would feel drawn to this piece? What kind of person would resonate with that symbol? I said then that images seem to magically…
Arms Raised The medallion shows a woman beneath a triple moon, her arms lifted around it. I did not place those symbols there. My dad made this piece long before we had words for what they might mean. Now I see the Triple Goddess in it: maiden, mother, and crone. The young woman becoming. The…
Years ago, we carried pewter in the shop. Then we stepped away. We had supply issues, and silver was the area we wanted to focus on. We still carry silver, and we stick to fine silver just like we do with our gold. That matters to us. We like knowing exactly what we are working…
Each piece starts at the press, where we hand-strike small batches with one or two designs. Handwork ensures every impression is unique, and the edges form naturally, giving each medallion subtle character—a true hallmark of handmade work. For earrings and dendritic designs, we also hand-dome each form. This gentle shaping adds dimension and movement, letting…
Cord was never a concern for years. My dad had over 5,000 yards from a distributor who got exactly what fair jewelry needed: strong cord for real wear. We thought it would always be there — dependable and familiar. Then Covid arrived, and like many small craft businesses, we closed our doors for a time.…
I revisited this Aquarius post because much has changed, both in the sky and in myself. When I first wrote on Aquarius, I was new to astrology. Since then, I’ve watched planetary movements more closely and noticed how certain symbols surface in my life. With so much current Aquarian activity, now feels like the right…
