And now a break from global realities! Here’s a little something to enrich your knowledge bank of Aquamarine stones for the next time you pick one up.
We want to celebrate one of our favorite stones, and the birthstone of March, the Aquamarine! (And the non-existent crowd that is safely and smartly self-distancing by staying at home goes WILD with health... and happiness!)
Aquamarine gemstones are part of the Beryl family, the same family as Emeralds. When a Beryl is light blue to blue green, it is called Aquamarine. An Emerald is the...
Most people have noticed a green protective layer on copper roofs, cathedrals, and historical objects. Generally speaking, patina can refer to any fading, darkening, or change in color that is felt to be a natural sign of metal aging, and patination refers to the intentional application of chemicals to develop a patina. While an archeologist may see this as color that develops overtime with years of oxidation, many contemporary makers are speeding up the process and creating these rich copper derived patinas in a matter of hours.
Sitting here inside of the now freshly opened Tatte Bakery and Cafe, I get to write to you all about why I "went for it," and decided to open a second studio here in the South End of Boston. As most of you may already know from posts I make public, I am a jeweler and metalsmith that puts a strong focus on porcelain jewelry settings and other natural stones I have been loving. What has never been too easy for you to see is my home life, and with it, the thrown pottery and slip cast work I create for my husband and I to use at home...
It was a long time coming, and the arrival of the Heritage Collection has been one that I have never been more proud of sharing. Launched a couple of years ago, the collection continues to grow year after year. From seeing all types of earrings like the black stud earrings to now most recentlythe marble stud earrings, these jewelry pieces were designed for longevity.
When it comes to jewelry organization and being a jeweler, the common question I am asked most often is how I store or keep my jewelry. Frankly, outside of being the creative designer and maker of carefully carved and crafted porcelain and stone jewelry, I really have a minimalist approach to my favorite...
And now a break from global realities! Here’s a little something to enrich your knowledge bank of Aquamarine stones for the next time you pick one up.
