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2nd Friday Art Walk in Pittston, PA

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2nd Friday Art Walk in Pittston, PA

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Pittston 2nd Friday Art Walk last week. I had a great time, and everyone I chatted with was loving shopping outdoors in the brisk fall air! My most popular ring last week was the Lamella Ring, which comes in black diopside, chalcedony, moonstone, and labradorite. There are only a few left, so snap yours up while you still can!

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WJA - Angela Monaco Jewelry Talk and Guided Meditation

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WJA - Angela Monaco Jewelry Talk and Guided Meditation

On Tuesday, August 25th, Philadelphia jewelry designer Angela Monaco of Ritual Shoppe joined us for a Women's Jewelry Association virtual event. During the event, Angela discussed health and wellness, meditation, crystals, tarot cards, oracle cards, and more. Angela also offered up a basket of goodies from her shop in exchange for donations to Project HOME, a "Philadelphia non-profit organization empowering individuals break the cycle of poverty and homelessness through affordable housing, employment, healthcare, and education." Image source

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My First Craft Show with Pittston's 2nd Friday Art Walk

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My First Craft Show with Pittston's 2nd Friday Art Walk

Thank you for coming out to Pittston's 2nd Friday Art Walk last week! I got a taste of the vibrant art scene in Pittston, PA, chatted with a ton of people about where to get the best local pizza in NEPA, and (of course!), found new homes for some of my favorite pieces of special, sterling silver jewelry. All this pizza talk is the exact kind of information I need, as I recently moved to Pittston from Philadelphia. Here's the full list of Pittston, Old Forge, Scranton, Wilkes-Barre (and more) pizza recommendations I received from locals: The Gramercy (owned by...

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Taking Inspiration from Nature

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Taking Inspiration from Nature

My client and her fiancé both love the outdoors. They got engaged (with a unique, custom #christineoriginal engagement ring) while hiking at Big Bend National Park, and they plan on being married among the Redwoods (SO. ROMANTIC!). To celebrate their shared passion, I designed their wedding rings to reference both mountains and trees. Her double chevron wedding ring subtly alludes to the mountains, while his ring has a scenic treeline design. Lovely, right? If you're looking for a unique engagement ring, or you want to take gemstones you already have and make a special, new piece of jewelry for yourself,...

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WJA - The Awards for Excellence 2020

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WJA - The Awards for Excellence 2020

  From the Women's Jewelry Association: "WJA Announces Lineup of Speakers and Sponsors for Virtual 2020 Awards for Excellence July 27 Keynote presenters include notable authors and a TED Talks speaker on corporate leadership. WJA will also host sessions on diversity and mentorship. Event sponsors include Natural Diamond Council, Boston Consulting Group, Citizen, Forevermark, and Jewelers of America The Women's Jewelry Association (WJA) has announced its keynote speakers for its online 2020 Awards for Excellence celebration, taking place at 7 pm EDT on July 27. Jim Hemerling of the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Dolly Meese of Brighthouse (a BCG...

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