Blog — special details

In anticipation of her best friend moving to Europe, Beth asked me to created matching Gemini constellation bracelets for the two of them. They wouldn't hang out as often anymore but having a special little token to remind them of each other is comforting. The organic shape, beaded border, and chunky silver chain make these perfect bracelets for everyday wear. I made them adjustable and would style them layered with several other bracelets for a fun arm party of a stack.

This simple, minimal pebble-shaped pendant features an oval labradorite gemstone surrounded with a few dainty, hand-engraved celestial starbursts. Handmade, one-of-a-kind, and totally unique.

Happy 20th Anniversary to Nicole and Corey! Her well-loved antique ring was ready for a refresh, so we transformed her three stone engagement ring into a brand new, vintage-inspired stunner with tons of engraved details. What a lovely way to celebrate two decades together!

Another custom piece for my muse, Maria! We created this two-tone celestial bracelet using a moon-shaped stunner that she picked up at a local gem and mineral show. The backplate behind the center stone also has a star design, because you know I love to add special, secret details to my jewelry.

My very favorite necklace: a piece that celebrates my son, Michael. One of his sweetest and oft repeated phrases as a toddler was “See the moon?”. I designed a crescent moon pendant with three 8-pointed stars, one to represent each member of our family. This piece is reversible, too! The back of this pendant features a lock of Michael’s baby curls. After his first haircut, I had tucked a few locks of hair away in an envelope and wanted to place them somewhere I’d see them more often. This ended up being the perfect keepsake to display his baby curls. I...