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As a jewelry designer and maker, I am morally obligated to write a birthstone-related blog post each month.  It’s March, which means aquamarine, like the aquamarine in this necklace from my Hourglass collection.   So sit back while I regale you with glorious attributes of aquamarine. How was that for an intro?   Well, aquamarine is a beautiful gem.  Its color can be pale blue to a deeper mid-tone blue.  Fun fact:  Did you know aquamarine is related to emerald and morganite?  They’re all members of the beryl family.   A lot of aquamarine lore centers around water, which makes sense with its...

Spring is finally here!!  When warm weather comes around I lean towards jewelry that has a breezy feel. After all I'm not wearing the heavy bulky sweaters anymore so I want everything to speak to all the fun Spring styles.  Something with an airy design is the answer. Like these earrings from my Hourglass collection.  I love the clean lines of this collection and I love that an earring this bold can still feel breezy.  It’s the perfect earring for all the warm weather to come. Make sure to head over to my online shop and check out the rest of the...

I have a confession to make.  While I love a good strong statement piece, I don’t necessarily love a big statement piece.  I’m a little bit reserved.  This might seem confusing but in the end, I love pieces that make me feel strong, put together, and unique.  After all, jewelry is extremely personal and what’s important is how it makes us feel. That’s what I love about this piece from my Lyric collection.  It’s understated but in no way blah.  Which gets me right where I live.  If you’re like that too you should really check out some of the...

One thing you may not know about me is that I was an art major in college.  I discovered metalsmithing after a friend signed up for the beginning level class.  You see how that turned out. After many, many years working for other people in retail jewelry stores, I decided to get back to what drew me in to begin with.  Creating jewelry I loved.  I was so excited to start the journey that I never thought of all the things I didn’t know.  Turns out there’s a lot I didn’t know.  But I learned and continue to do so....

Spring is finally coming.  Thank you Mother Nature I find it interesting that the press seems to really hype Spring.  Every publication seems to have something on updating for Spring.   Well here’s mine: Add a bit of freshness to your Spring style with this stunning Amethyst, gold, and silver necklace! In all seriousness, this is one of my favorite necklaces ever!  Why?  I love the large size, the boldness, and the attitude.  Not to mention how the amethyst brings this hint of femininity to the whole shebang. Talk to you soon! Nikki P.S.  While you’re there make sure you sign...

I was perusing Pinterest the other day and noticed that a lot of fashion designers were showing their creations with some amazing pearl jewelry. I was so frickin’ excited!         Seriously. If you're just getting to know me let me just share one tidbit with you: I.        Love.        Pearls. If you want to know why you can read this. Pearls are amazing in their variation. They come in all kinds of shapes, sizes, and colors. Each pearl is unique and breathtaking. Just check out this necklace and earring combination from my Hourglass...