by Susan Day | May 19, 2016 | Fashion, Jewelry
Metal chokers are becoming more and more popular within the fashion industry. On catwalks across the globe, chokers are adding a touch of class to designer outfits. Hugging the neck, they separate the face from the neck in a bold gesture. Whether they are worn under...
by Susan Day | May 18, 2016 | Creative, Personal Power
An important aspect of every piece I create is to embrace the natural world and one of my favorite themes is the ocean. It symbolizes the limitless depths of the subconscious mind. Exploring the ocean allows me to use gemstones such as azurite malachite, pyratized...
by Susan Day | May 17, 2016 | Jewery Technique
Reticulation silver looks great and forms an interesting canvas from which precious stones can shine. It can be used in all forms of jewelry, necklaces, rings and bracelets. Reticulation adds a sublime dimension to any piece. It creates a rustic, aged appearance much...
by Susan Day | May 16, 2016 | Native American Culture, Power Animals
The creation of artwork using walrus tusk ivory is an ancient practice that stretches far back in time. The walrus was hunted by the indigenous peoples of the Artic region for its meat, skin and bones. Walrus ivory carving and engraving has been practiced by ancient...
by Angela Blessing | Mar 25, 2016 | Artists on Art, Creative, Gemstones, Jewelry, Native American Culture, Personal Power, Power Animals, Symbols, Tribal
Being a maker of Sacred Talismans and Spiritual Jewelry for over 16 years, the understanding of what energies and healing properties the gemstones and symbols I incorporate in my custom jewelry work is an important aspect of what I do as an alchemist. The clients and...
by Angela Blessing | Mar 24, 2016 | Artists on Art, Jewelry, Jewery Technique, Silver Smithing
Wondering how to best protect and maintain a custom finish on your unique one-of-a-kind silver jewelry piece? Maybe you have something old that has gotten dark and tarnished and has lost that original luster and shine that it once had. Silver is a gorgeous precious...
by Angela Blessing | Mar 16, 2016 | Uncategorized
Traditionally in old European culture, jewelry was painstakingly hand crafted and gemstones were mined and cut with labor-intensive methods that are barely comprehensible to our modern day mass-production thinking. A woman might own just one or two special pieces of...
by Angela Blessing | Mar 12, 2016 | Artists on Art, Creative, Gift Ideas, Jewelry, news, Services
Anyone who knows me, knows that I absolutely adore my little sister Tiffany. She’s 11 years younger than me, but has always amazed and impressed me with her intelligence, sensitivity, artistic abilities and nowadays her professional prowess and what a wonderful...
by Angela Blessing | Mar 10, 2016 | Uncategorized
What is it about jewelry that seems to have that special mojo? A timeless, talismanic, shamanic quality that you just know has something very special going on. My experience as a jewelry designer and artist in Santa Cruz, California and throughout the Bay Area and...
by Angela Blessing | Mar 9, 2016 | Artists on Art, Gift Ideas, Jewelry, Symbols
One of the most popular modern-day symbols that people personally identify with is the Heart with Wings. It is a top-choice for tattoos, for example, often representing LOVE or personal freedom, and even freedom from the chains of an addictive habit a person has...
