Two new copper bangle bracelets!  Imperial Jasper and pink Rhodochrosite.  Pink for October, Breast Cancer Month!!!

Another new copper creation ~ Chrysoprase and Copper ring!  The ring band is not soldered closed so it is adjustable.  I get compliments on it everytime I wear it, fun!

Some new bangles that I learned to make at Art Unraveled last month.  Imperial Jasper, African Opal, and other pretty and unusual gemstones that look beautiful on hammered copper.

The Professional Women Controllers annual conference, held in Portland OR this year, was a wonderful event.  The ladies, and some gents, said they enjoyed all of the presentations and thought the conference was well organized.  I was fortunate to be able to attend the presentation ‘Against All Odds, Sioux City Accident and How It Changed [...]

Home now from the icy Tucson Gem Shows.  I braved some outdoor shows on Tuesday and got a little wind/cold burn on the cheeks, and some neat geodes.  I found nice gemstone rough (amethyst, peridot, kyanite), meteorites, real jade, stunning Tahitian pearls, and tools!  This girl loves her tools.  Watch for new pieces soon!