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Turquoise is considered a powerful stone of healing, but also a programmable stone. You can imbue it with whatever form of healing energy that you want. It will absorb the energy and intentions and return them back to you when you need it most. It channels its healing energy through water and the earth, and works in a constant state of renewal and restoration. Turquoise is a popular stone both for its color and for its master healing properties. I started this piece at about

Obsidian is a stone that is well known for its protective energy, particularly shielding against negativity and thereby protecting the bearer from emotional harm. It is often used in mirrors as this emphasizes its role in self-reflection. While it is reflecting negative energy away from you it is also reflecting your own thoughts and feelings back to you, making it perfect for emotional healing and personal growth. Through these processes, it can help with self-transformation

After making all the dragon bracelets, I had a few beads left, but nowhere near enough to even use in a patterned project. I looked around for another project to use them for, and I didn't really find anything. So I improvised. I think they're cute. I made two pairs of them (two different colors of course), and I might make more in the future. If I don't have enough to even make these I am putting together a mix box with just any color at all, and eventually I will make a rai

Kambaba Jasper is often associated with deeply grounding, ancient Earth energy that fosters stability and inner peace. Many believe it soothes the nervous system, helping calm fears, worries, and emotional turbulence. Its steady, nurturing vibration is said to encourage patience, resilience, and a balanced outlook during times of change. Kambaba Jasper is also thought to enhance spiritual connection through nature, promoting harmony and a sense of belonging. Overall, it’s con

Rhodonite is often associated with emotional healing, especially when it comes to releasing past wounds and nurturing self-love. Many believe it helps restore balance during stressful times, encouraging forgiveness, compassion, and empathy. Its grounding energy is said to support emotional stability, making it easier to work through conflict with clarity and calm. Rhodonite is also thought to activate the heart chakra, helping align intention with loving action. Overall, it’s

Burma jade is often associated with strong protective and harmonizing energies, believed to bring balance to both the emotional and physical body. Many consider it a symbol of purity and serenity, helping to calm the mind and soothe anxious thoughts. It’s also thought to attract prosperity, good fortune, and supportive opportunities. Spiritually, Burma jade is said to encourage wisdom, patience, and a deep sense of inner peace. Overall, it’s seen as a nurturing stone that pro

The very first time I went to a gem show I bought a lot of things without really knowing what would work for me and what wouldn't. As a result I bought a lot of things that are extremely hard to use. Check out the blue and red crystals in these two bracelets. They are so tiny! I tried like six different times to use them without just fully covering the entire stone in beads. And It wasn't until I managed this version of their bezel that I was finally able to make something t

A truly insane amount of math (trial and error) went into this piece. I knew the dimensions I needed to make the smaller peyote piece work, but I didn't know how big the larger one would have to be in order to make it work. After about four or five tries I got this to work. It has exactly the amount of mobility that I wanted it to have. The smaller one can rotate almost freely (it feels like it can rotate freely but since I understand the construction I know it will only go s

I know just said yesterday that patterns can be a lot on these dragons but I take it all back! The pattern on this dragon is to die for! I love the pops of red, the way the gold snakes around and the neutral background of the black. It might be a challenge for someone to style this piece but I think that if someone can it will be so worth it. Imagine an entire outfit styled around these, it would be amazing. You might only be able to wear it to like one event but the event wo

While the patterns are a fun challenge to make the solid color dragons do always sell faster and more efficiently than the more complicated ones. When you are wearing the bracelet I think it is easier to style a solid gold bangle than a complicated colorful one. Plus there is the saying that it should be interesting through, color, shape, texture, or material but not all at once. These have an amazing texture, and sometimes adding color can be too much. But this basic gold? C

This was my first stab at putting a pattern in the dragon's scales and I was really happy with how snakelike it came out. I thought it would end up a lot more symmetrical than it did, but the offset of the scale gave it a wiggly, more natural look. It wasn't my intent but I love it. I also intended for it to have an entirely black belly but I ran out of black beads pretty early on so I transitioned to a gold gradient and finished it out in gold.

I made about four, maybe five, but I think four of these watchband style bracelets from these tila beads. And they all sold!!! When I did my popup at the winery I sold every single one of the watchband style bracelets that I had made. It was a really exciting moment for me, usually I sell maybe one piece at a time of a given style so it was really cool to have so many people gravitate to the same stuff. Especially because they had sat in my inventory for so long prior to that

I made these last winter. I was super proud of them, and I honestly thought that they would sell so fast. And I am still super surprised...

This was one of the first designs I ever tried to make with the brick stitch because I like to take on really ambitious projects. I made...

This is the first time I have created my own design for a pair of these diamond brick stitch earrings and I am so excited. They came out...

Red Creek Jasper is found in China, and must be stabilized before it can be cut just like turquoise. Jasper is a form of chalcedony and...

I will try to describe some of the metaphysical properties of jasper but keep in mind this is heavily dyed jasper so it is difficult if not impossible to tell what kind of jasper it is. But in general jasper is considered a nurturing stone, known for its ability to ground and stabilize its bearer by providing comfort and security. It is thought that this nurturing/comforting property is the reason that Ancient Egyptians included it so frequently in burial procedures, often al

I will try to describe some of the metaphysical properties of jasper but keep in mind this is heavily dyed jasper so it is difficult if not impossible to tell what kind of jasper it is. But in general jasper is considered a nurturing stone, known for its ability to ground and stabilize its bearer by providing comfort and security. It is thought that this nurturing/comforting property is the reason that Ancient Egyptians included it so frequently in burial procedures, often al

I will try to describe some of the metaphysical properties of jasper but keep in mind this is heavily dyed jasper so it is difficult if...

Dragon Bloodstone, often called Dragon Stone, is believed to carry a strong grounding and protective energy. It is said to awaken...