she choose each gem stone deliberately, aware that the color and shape have meaning and contain powerful energy. she is a nurse, acupuncturist, Chinese herbalist and meditation instructor – all certified and credentialed!

so let me tell you the reasons for the choices and shapes of each stone …

the lapis lazuli bead from Afghanistan in a beautiful deep blue offers protection from negative psychic energies.

the three step cut emeralds from Brazil are symbols of rebirth, foresight, good fortune and youth. emerald is also said to be restful for the eyes.

aquamarine, a cousin to emerald and mined in similar areas, offers protection for sailors, safe voyages and cools the temper. the name in Latin aqua meaning water and marina meaning sea. the healing properties are for the liver, throat and stomach, jaws, teeth, eyes and ears. aqua also releases fear – so calms nerves and offers mental clarity.

then we have the peridots, both round and step cuts. they are said to be the tears of Pele, the Hawaiian goddess of fire and volcanoes, believed to be imbued with magical and healing properties to protect against nightmares, bring power and influence and guarantee a wonderful year. peridot heals stress in relationships, lessens anger and jealousy, slows aging and promotes abundance and prosperity.

all in all, the combinations of these stones will serve her well in her practices.  she plans to wear this all the time!

18k yellow gold necklace with genuine stones. lapis lazuli, emerald, aquamarine, and peridot

from Los Angeles, CA. and made with love

a gift was needed for a very special niece who was graduating. she knew that the graduate loved the initial pendants designed by yours truly. together we custom designed her initial “V” in 14k yellow gold (with her emerald birthstone), also set in 14k yellow gold and combined onto a sterling silver “charm” to fit the strap.

the beauty is that the charm is removable so she can always use it on another watch strap or bracelet.

location: Burlington, CT

she always wanted an emerald ring, something she could wear regularly. the diamond from this wedding band was reset into something else and so we re-purposed the white gold ring. where the diamond had originally been set is now an 18k yellow gold bezel with the carefully chosen beautiful emerald.

voila! a new look for this ring with definitive colors for a fabulous repeat customer!

band 14k white gold, emerald purchased from the Tucson Gem Show and set into 18k yellow gold bezel

from Houston, TX

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met this couple a few years ago at a Massachusetts b&b. made some wonderful ‪jewelry pieces‬ for them and here we are, for a very very special occasion! i am privileged to have been asked to design something special for a 50th ‪wedding anniversary‬.

as these things are want to do, a bit different from the original sketch

breathtaking certified emerald, 14 k white and yellow gold, with accent diamonds

Princeton, Massachusetts

one of my favorite gals continues to have me to re-do her jewelry box.

how to combine two pairs of chrome diopside green earrings?
with the magic of laser welding, of course!

14k gold, chrome diopside (beautiful green gem with unfortunate name)

West Hartford, CT

she collects vintage costume christmas tree pins. decided for her birthday to have one custom made for herself!

xmas anytime of the year… oh be joyful!!!

sterling silver, with 14k gold, her diamonds and emerald dangle accents

Hartford, CT

damaged emerald, missing diamond, 30+ yrs of marriage. wanting to change things up a bit. so new emerald, new ring setting – keeping the husband!

14k yellow gold the emerald is stunning, fits her perfectly and was received with love!

Canton, CT

a graduation gift from one wellesley gal to another done in sterling silver with a 14k yellow gold setting containing one genuine emerald, for her birthstone.

the initials are cut out so the engraving shows through from behind.