After purchasing a semi-precious stone bracelet I began learning about gemstones, their origin and their healing qualities. From bead catalogs I learned how to connect gemstones with wire and findings to make earrings. One Lapis pair of earrings I designed has over 64 parts. I took that pair of earrings apart several times before I was satisfied with it. Another design was a result of little piles of beads all over my table, tiny bits of wire and small lengths of every style of chain I ever bought.
Some stone bears, a gold feather, brass leaves and a couple of crystals.
This design is called Medicine Bag Necklace. S o, I found a vehicle for my artistic outlet and healing. But, with all those strands of gemstone beads, I knew I had to start selling things. Being very lucky, a local dress shop began selling my jewelry here in Northern California. My first attempts at direct selling was frightening.