Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend..

I have always been jealous of April birthdays.

I mean April babies get to have the Diamond gemstone as their birthday stone.

Why not shake it up this April with a little something different....

It won't break the bank and we are willing to bet no one will have the same stone:)

So get your friends (and yourself) a Mickey Lynn "diamond" charm necklace.

A New Way to Wear Jewelry

I was flipping through Elle Magazine yesterday and fell in love with the t-shirt collaboration from Tom Binns and JET.  


Check out these graphic prints tees! 

Learning Corner: Gemstone of the day

Put on those thinking caps....gem class begins now. I mean you should want to know what these stones mean or where they come from. Who knows when this information will come in handy.

Today's gemstone: Hematite

What: Hematite is a silvery, lustrous stone that resembles metal. It derives its name from a Greek word meaning blood-stone in relation to its blood red color (in the powdered form).

Where: Various metamorphic and sedimentary rocks are the source of this beautiful shiny mineral. The main deposits of Hematite are found in igneous rocks around Lake Superior, Brazil, Venezuela and Quebec.

Cool facts: Also used as polishing powder and a paint pigment.

Extra Cool Fact: Hematite bead are very beneficial in magnetic healing therapy and they make stunning jewelry pieces.

I love working with this stone. Here is one of my favorites from the Whip It Collection: Hematite earrings.  (to the left)

Check out this vintage leaf brooch.

Wedding Flora

Like many other women out there, I love to flip through the pages of wedding glossies, noting the gorgeous gowns and sparkling diamonds that adorn the pages. I just went through my spring/summer issues and I love the styles and trends for the spring/summer wedding.

But, before I get too far ahead of myself today, I must show you this great ring by Mark Schneider I found on instyleweddings.com. I love the natural, organic look to the leaves. 

This particular ring is aptly named Flora. Perfect for the spring bride.

  

Starlight, Starbright

You must be my lucky star...

Check out the mini gemstone pendant necklaces. 

They are the perfect touch of color.

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(shown from left)

January- Garnet

February- Amethyst

March-Aquamarine

April-Crystal Quartz

May-Chrome Diopside

June-Pearl

July- Carnelian

August- Peridot

September- Blue Kyanite

October- Tourmaline

November- Citrine

December- Sleeping Beauty Turquoise

I am in Love...with Cathy Waterman

I love jewels, but I am definitely not a fan of big rocks and gaudy diamonds. I like more of the subtle shine that radiates from the natural stones.

But I have to admit a slight weakness when it comes to diamond baubles. Two words....Cathy Waterman. Since I can remember I have been a fan of her delicate, finely crafted, sparkling pieces. In fact, I was just looking at some of her new pieces and I can't stop drooling.

My absolute favorite is the feather pendant. It is the perfect piece. Whimsical and elegant.

Shake it Up for St. Patrick's Day

Don't forget your green today!  Try the Prasiolite Cluster Earrings from Mickey Lynn Designs.  Or if you would rather take a pinch, save these earrings for those Spring dresses.

How cute would this Mason by Michelle Mason dress from Shop Bop look with the cluster earrings? Thoughts of Spring are in the air.....

Rain, Rain Go Away!

It is Friday afternoon, and I am here in my studio. Thoughts of the ocean and clear skies are in my mind. I can almost taste the salty air and feel the sand sinking under my toes.  

Hey, a girl can dream. Or at least keep a little memento around her neck.....

Check out the Nautical charm collection I have. The charms are made from recycled sterling silver and hand stamped- with your choice of beach symbols...an anchor, a shell, a sea horse, even a cute little turtle.  Which one will it be?  

If the shoe fits...

I spend all day looking at and making jewelry. I love every (almost every) piece I design. The colors, the stones, the details. But, I can't seem to stray from my tried-and-true pair of earrings.

The silver and gold double hoops go with everything. On the casual studio days (the majority of my week), they give me a little je ne sais quoi and they still work on those days where I dress up (pretty rarely). They are like the perfect pair of True Religion jeans that you find. Even though we have a million other pairs in the closet, we keep reaching for the same ones.

So, as I sit here now gazing at the gorgeous designs (if I do say so myself), I'm still wearing these hoops.

You know what they say, if the shoe fits..wear it!