In the Studio

How to Care for Sterling Silver Fantasy Jewelry

Today, we’re diving into a topic that's as vital as casting a protective spell over your most cherished possessions: caring for your sterling silver fantasy jewelry. Whether it's a delicate strawbe...

What goes into making my Dragon in Cave Pendant

Have you ever wondered what goes into making jewellery?  The thought process behind the design choices, the time and skill involved, and how the materials are chosen?  My dragon in cave pendant is ...

So… What is Aventurine?

Aventurine, or aventurine quartz, belongs to the same crystal family as amethyst, blue quartz, green quartz, and citrine.  What sets it apart from its relatives, is the presence of small internal f...

The Goods on Garnet - January's Birthstone

Let’s begin with what garnet is … Garnet, though often presented as one gemstone, is actually a group of gemstones/ minerals that share similar crystal structures and chemical compositions. There a...

Holiday Top 3 Jewellery Round Up

With the holiday season inching ever closer, and pumpkin spiced everything slowly giving way to candy canes and eggnog, it got me thinking… With supply issues and warnings of product shortages comp...

My Storybook Jewellery Process - Plus Fun Bonuses

Today I wanted to share a bit of my creative process. You may be wondering: How does she dream up ideas for her jewellery? For me, it depends on which collection you’re asking about.  Today, it’s a...

A Night Out in Style

Inspired by the Toronto International Film Festival that was celebrated recently in nearby Toronto, I decided to make my first ever fashion mood board about a night out in style. What says more gli...

Filigree Designs: Making a Filigree Saddle Ring

When I could attend in-person shows, one question I heard over and over was: “How do you make that?”  I love questions like that.  It gives me the perfect opening to welcome you into my world of sp...

So What is Filigree Jewellery?

When we think of filigree jewellery, we imagine fine work characterized by graceful swirls and curls of precious metal. Its airy beauty has ensured its celebration in many cultures, and its surviva...

All About Sapphire

When we think ‘sapphire,’ we think of a brilliant cornflower blue, but the idea that the gemstone only comes in blue is all a big misunderstanding. Sapphire is actually a type of mineral called cor...