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Raw Inspiration: Buying Gems in Tucson

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Raw Inspiration: Buying Gems in Tucson

There’s nothing like a gem-buying excursion to get a jewelry designer’s heart thumping! I just got back from the Tucson Gem Show and my head is still spinning from all the gorgeous cut gemstones and mineral specimens I saw there. Read about my trip and see a preview of some of my buys here....

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Gems in the Rough: A Visit to Harvard’s Museum of Natural History

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Gems in the Rough: A Visit to Harvard’s Museum of Natural History

After the trunk show at Alchemy 925 in Belmont wrapped up, we visited Harvard’s Museum of Natural History, where we spent some time checking out their fantastic collection of mineral specimens. In this blog post, I show side by sides of various gems in rough form, and finished jewelry!

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Hello Baltimore! What I Did at the ACC Show

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Hello Baltimore! What I Did at the ACC Show

I just got back from the American Craft Council trade show and thanks to both the ACC and the city of Baltimore, I had a blast! Here's a recap!

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Inspiration and Relaxation in Greece and Italy

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Inspiration and Relaxation in Greece and Italy

Come with me to Greece and Italy! This post is a travelogue of my recent trip.

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