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Secret Stories
What you might realize about me by now is that I love details, mystery, and a good narrative. Paintings of yore used to have all those aspects incorporated into their...
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The Thrill of the Hunt
Even though I am no longer ten years-old, I still love digging in the dirt! So, last summer I finally organized one of my Bucket List trips and went fossil hunting...
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A Pirate's Bounty
One day early in the year, a good friend of mine texted me a strange photo of a lumpy, pipe-shaped stone. She had been on vacation with her family in...
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What’s Old is New Again –...
Recently, I received an email from someone who had been following my work but I had never met. She had been given an aquamarine ring from her husband, passed down...
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New York Fashion Week
Every year in September, New York City buzzes with a bonanza of designers, models and glamorous events. These artists showcase months of creative work and talent, concluding in a fast-paced...
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What's in My Closet?
My Aunt Pam used to say, “I’ll wear any color – as long as it’s black.” She was in the fashion business for years, and I suppose she felt the...
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Hidden Gems
Since I travel so much, it makes me really appreciate home when I return. To settle back in, I like to visit my favorite neighborhood spots, and I thought it...
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It's All in the Details
Two of my favorite activities growing up were browsing the Where’s Waldo books and the Highlights Magazine. I loved flipping through the pages searching for the hidden objects and spotting...
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Music That Moves Me
Music is a constant force and companion in my daily life. When I’m working there’s a 90% chance music is filling the room. However, depending on the work, I’ll choose...
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Literary Loves
This month I’m bringing you into my studio – and into my library, specifically. I have been obsessed with jewelry and gemstones since I was a little girl. So, I was...
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A Treasured Heritage
After my American grandmother, “Cay-Cay”, had passed away, I found a treasure trove of slides in a long-forgotten chest gathering dust in her attic. What unfurled was a stunning visual...
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Be Your Own Ruler
Writing a couple months ago about the history of men’s jewelry got me thinking about the grand Maharajas of India once more. When I was first studying jewelry, the portraits...
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Let There Be Light, Part II
Have you ever thought about how you actually see color? If you read last month’s blog post, you’ll know the topic of light and color is something I’ve been reflecting...
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Let There Be Light, Part I
Now that we’ve passed the winter solstice, the days are getting longer again. While this delights me in general (I’ve always hated winter), I also must admit that I’ve come...
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The Gifts that Keep on Giving
Growing up, my family (like most) gave presents you could physically unwrap under the Christmas Tree. And don’t get me wrong, I love the excitement unearthed by unwrapping a mystery...
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The Yin Yang Energy of Men's...
Jewelry has been the unspoken and unwritten way people could signal to the world their caste or class or profession – to show off one’s wealth and status. And it...
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From Inner Earth to Outer Space
I have always been fascinated by geology and gemology, ever since I first saw a glint of mica in the dirt as a young eight-year-old. Of course, I love pretty...
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Keeping the Creativity Alive
Every artist gets stuck creatively at some point during their lives, and it has definitely happened to me! But these days, I feel like I have ideas pouring out of...
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What’s In your Summer Bag?
Summer is one of my favorite times of year. However, in this never-ending California heat wave it can be a struggle when it comes to dressing up on these hot...
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Checking Off Milestones
I don’t know about you, but I never thought I’d get tired of online shopping. However, after over a year of avoiding the in-person experience, I’ve never been happier to...
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The Story Behind the Nomos Collection
Being married to a Greek-American, my life is always peppered with Greek thoughts, sayings, and delicious Greek food. Being obsessed with gemstones, their crystal structures and colors, and the way...
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The Real Gift of Mother's Day
Mother’s Day makes me think of all the wonderful women in my family and friends circle, matriarchs who have been nurturing and encouraging of me and my jewelry career since...
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Beating the Covid Blues with Art
Like most people, the past year of Covid insanity has had a lot of ups and downs. What I have missed greatly is not only face-to face human interaction but...
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You're Seeing... Cookie Monster?!
Multiple friends of mine messaged me the trending Cookie Monster geode… Is this because I’m a gemologist and giant stone dork? Or they know I love strange and unusual rocks?...
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A New Dawn For The Pearl
With the election of Kamala Harris as Vice President, the pearl is having a revived moment in the spotlight. Harris declared pearls as her favorite jewelry and consequently the jewelry...
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