Artist's Statement

Working with natural gemstone beads has always been my heart's delight. As "treasures from the heart of the Earth," stone beads are a source of powerful vibrational energy for healing and attunement with the energy of Spirit. Wearing genuine stone jewelry can both affirm who we are and help us to embody more of whom we want to become, assisting us to progress along our spiritual path. And of course, this jewelry is a joy to wear simply for the sheer beauty of the hand-selected and often unusual semi-precious gemstones.

Within my sacred-space studio, in an atmosphere of incense and prayerful concentration, I create every piece of jewelry with focused intention of Love, Light, Joy, Peace and Compassion to all beings, and with meditation on the energetic and healing properties of the stones. I also use sacred numbers within design patterns to enhance the energetic frequencies of the stones. Creating jewelry in this way is truly a joy for me, and each new piece feels like a celebration. It is my prayer that every creation be a reflection of the magnificence, beauty, power, grace and Love-the very essence of Divinity-- inherent within each of us, allowing us to enhance our connection to the Divine and empowering us to be the joyful, loving and creative beings we are meant to be.

Along with quality stones, I often incorporate sterling charms that carry the power of ritual and symbol from many spiritual traditions, and exquisitely hand-crafted silver or vermeil beads from Bali. The diverse components of each piece are drawn together in an intuitive process guided by Spirit, merging the essence of the stones themselves -- along with color, form, texture, rhythm, meaning and blessing -- into a whole that carries a special energy of its own. Blessings to you, each and all. Enjoy!