Stories of Gems

Besides my wedding ring, there’s another piece of jewelry I wear daily – earrings! In my opinion, they’re one of the most versatile kinds of jewelry out there. From time to time, I have gone through phases where I experimented with wearing other pieces of jewelry on a daily basis – a statement necklace, perhaps, or a bracelet. Or several bracelets. But those efforts never lasted. The truth is, for me, earrings are part of my everyday jewelry-wearing. Big hoops, pearl drops, o

Turquoise is one of my favorite stones. I think it’s always pretty, and you see it in variety of colors and styles. It’s always been used in jewelry, going back to ancient Egypt. It was all over the place in King Tut’s tomb. And 7,000 years ago, it was considered a sacred stone with mystical powers. Today, it still has people who consider it a stone of protection with healing properties. Regardless, I’m a fan. Let me share six of the reasons why it’s a big part of my jewelry