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Bonus Details From a Grateful Owner
The first time I ever ordered from Etsy, I was deeply touched by the attention to detail—the handcrafted piece, the thoughtful packaging, and the personal note that accompanied my order....
Bonus Details From a Grateful Owner
The first time I ever ordered from Etsy, I was deeply touched by the attention to detail—the handcrafted piece, the thoughtful packaging, and the personal note that accompanied my order....
Giving Tuesday 2025
Today is Giving Tuesday... The White Sutton Syndrome Foundation is a cause super close to my heart. Our daughter is impacted by this gene. She is one of our most...
Giving Tuesday 2025
Today is Giving Tuesday... The White Sutton Syndrome Foundation is a cause super close to my heart. Our daughter is impacted by this gene. She is one of our most...
Tough Times, New Beginnings …
Many of you who have followed my shop over the years are aware of what has prompted changes with New Life Jewelry recently. While my heart has been broken, I’ve...
Tough Times, New Beginnings …
Many of you who have followed my shop over the years are aware of what has prompted changes with New Life Jewelry recently. While my heart has been broken, I’ve...
The Beauty Beneath Our Feet
One of the things I love about gemology is it promotes an appreciation for things unseen, when only taking a simple glance. Magnification opens up a whole other world of...
The Beauty Beneath Our Feet
One of the things I love about gemology is it promotes an appreciation for things unseen, when only taking a simple glance. Magnification opens up a whole other world of...
Akoya Pearls: Saltwater and Freshwater
Photo: Chinese nucleated cultured pearl on the left; Japanese Akoya cultured pearl on the right. Credit Melissa J. Cultured freshwater pearls were once easy to spot. They typically lacked...
Akoya Pearls: Saltwater and Freshwater
Photo: Chinese nucleated cultured pearl on the left; Japanese Akoya cultured pearl on the right. Credit Melissa J. Cultured freshwater pearls were once easy to spot. They typically lacked...
Oregon Sunstone!
I feel so fortunate to live where I do; to be able to travel to the source of my state gemstone. Oregon sunstone is only found in Oregon! It...
Oregon Sunstone!
I feel so fortunate to live where I do; to be able to travel to the source of my state gemstone. Oregon sunstone is only found in Oregon! It...