Choosing the Color Palette: I have dozens of stones that I spread around on my design table. I get inspired by playing with various combinations – mixing and contrasting. I'm always looking for the right tones and hues that will compliment another stone and make something come alive, like this group was always supposed to be together. More often than not, I go with my gut, and sometimes just take a gamble that you'll jive with my color-sense, too.