Every day original and unexpected elements inspire us, and our list of elements is ever growing and evolving. Some of our favorites:
FROM THE SEA: freshwater pearls, Baroque freshwater pearls, coral, and shells.
FROM THE EARTH: Natural semi precious stones, such as turquoise, labradorite, tiger's eye, lapis lazuli, hematite, pyrite, smoky quartz, rock crystal, agate, jasper, garnet, lava, fluorite, amethyst, onyx, and carnelian (often purchased from vintage stocks).
FROM THE FORGE: 14k, 18k and 22k gold, sterling silver, and pure 1000 Silver hand worked by local artisans.
FROM THE MINE: Precious stones, such as superior white diamonds, champagne diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, and rubies.
FROM THE PEOPLE: Fair trade, handmade sterling silver and brass beads from Ethiopia, Bali, and East Africa.
FROM THE OLD WORLD: Sterling and Sterling Vermeil castings of Neoclassical and Renaissance bas-reliefs, produced with a 3,000 year-old technique, hand made in Italy. Deco European beads, 19th century jewelry elements, hand-faceted stones and antique hand-carved gemstone beads.
FROM THE NEW WORLD. Vintage chains from the 40's, 50's, 60's, 70's, and 80's, along with a collection of found objects including Victorian era keys, Mexican stonework, natural turquoise nuggets and vintage amulets.