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Always rushing, always behind, busy busy busy, body gives out, sick again, still the work piles up. I’m trying, and that’s all that matters. Taking refuge for a moment deep in this fresh hibiscus bloom that is bigger than my face. Thanks for being a friend. #busybee #hecticlife #alwaysfrantic #macroflower #hibiscus #stamen #palepink #pollinatorporn #inmygarden #selfemployed #chronicillness #livingwithanxiety #fibromyalgia #ibs #depression #living
casting metal is a science. it has taken me years to get consistent results and still i have so much to learn. i hold my breath every time i pour your precious heirloom gold into that 1100^ cavity vibrating under vacuum pressure. this one came out splendidly, in 14k rose gold. (now to set allllllllll these stones) #handcraftedjewelry #craftswoman #lostwaxcasting #recycledgold #rosegold #ethicalfinejewelry #castinhouse #onepairofhands #goldsmith #rawcasting #wip #botanicaljewelry #celestialjewelry #magicjewelry
overdosed on inspiration and camaraderie this weekend at #snag2019 🖤 digesting, processing, and giggling as the memories float around in my rattled brain. it was so nice to meet you or reunite after all this time, and be a part of this wonderful community as it continues to evolve. cheers to the persistence of craft! #jewelryxray #godeeper #persistence #art #craft #time
sigil signet ring, entirely handmade, including the custom shield/door shaped bloodstone. . i forgot to show you this ring all finished! sorry bout that. a few posts back are some progress shots. good thing this hunk didn’t travel far bc i still need to take some profesh pics. these last nite kitchen shots will hafta do! #sigil #signetring #protectivejewelry #symbolicjewelry #strongjewelry #talisman #customjewelry #bloodstone #sterlingsilver #handcraftedjewelry #onepairofhands #byhandwithlove #magicjewelry #mysticaldornment #meaningfulobjects #fineartjewelry #wearablesculpture
peeking into my workshop, same view as the morning sun. happy to be feeling better and to get back to work. . . . #craftswoman #benchjeweler #goldsmith #crystals #workspace #artiststudio #benchportrait #sacredspace #naturallight #goodvibes #energy #morningsun #soakupthesun #raiseyourvibration #workfromhome #workingartist
What a hunk!!! This whopper is a size 15- biggest single cast for me yet, and came out beautifully.🥰 Second pic is of the wax carving. Always so nervous after spending hours perfecting the carving to finally cast it, but the more i do it, the better it gets. Thanks to all you patient folks who enable me to practice my craft. 🙏🏻💎🐣 . . . #lostwaxcasting #sterlingsilver #bigring #cathedralring #architecturaljewelry #portal #shield #jewelrywithmeaning #craftswoman #amulet #protection #opening #signetring #goldmsith #lovewhatyoudo #laboroflove
Antique jewelry always has a story to tell. This 10k filigree ring had a chipped old cameo and barely a seat to set it on. I built a new seat, soldered it in very carefully and slowly to avoid melting any of the filigree. my friend @nhunter398 custom cut the turquoise rough to fit, and i tucked a wee diamond into a missing ornament, for good measure. She’s a fragile beauty, but, with care, should last another generation or so. I’ll try and dig the before photo out of the cloud for ya. 😎💎🥶🖤🤞🏼 . #antiquering #filigree #jewelryrepair #turquoiseandgold #heirloomjewelry #jewelryrestoration #goldsmith #craftswoman #buylesschoosewell #repairnotreplace #sentimentaljewelry #jewelrymakeover #meaningfuljewelry
Bless this mess!! My gosh it is muddy and messy inside and out, and no time for spring cleaning! Too soon the garden will need my attention- delighted to see the strawberries green and fluffy under all that snow 🥰 🍓❄️ this is my little bench where i do most of my work and can keep an eye on my puppy loves. it doubles as an altar during meditation and tarot practice, and i fill it with the stones i plan to use to let them soak up the light of the moon and the energy of the sun. they also give me lots of joy and inspiration! on the right here are some new strands of quartz and black tourmaline waiting to become powerful little talismans. #crystals #quartz #blacktourmaline #workspace #jewelersbench #messydesk #gardenview #muddygarden #meltedsnow #craftswoman #benchjeweler #alchemist #witchesofinstagram #crystalwitch #naturalight #blessthismess
back to square one... just cut my first rock and as i predicted, wet pruny fingers are the worst!!! now back to the grind... 💎🌅😏 #bloodstone #lapidary #customcut #gentsring #signetring #shieldring #portalring #meaningfuljewelry #talisman #craftswoman #goldsmith #wip #customjewelry #byhandwithlove
solid gold. her heirloom diamond (from grandmother’s wedding in 1916) nestled in a heavy gold band, carved to appear as three. it took us a long time to whittle down words into this strong, minimal design. worth it, 100%. let me channel your jewelry visions, making dreams come true with meaningful art objects is what i do. @over.the.m00n for more... 💎🌅💫🥂🌝 #overthemoonstudio #diamondring #ethicalfinejewelry #recycledgold #heirloomdiamond #weddingring #bespokejewelry #handcraftedjewelry #nbssalum #craftswoman #goldsmith #oldworldskills #madeiniowa #byhandwithlove #onepairofhands #womanmade #uniqueengagementring #artdecojewelry #minimalistjewelry
apparently, after three doors close, the universe finds you a skylight or two 😜 feeling pretty pretty pretty pretty pretty pretty pretty lucky right now. stay tuned. #skylight #officespace #huntress #realestate #withalittlehelpfrommyfriends #alotofhelpactually #takesavillage #downtowniowacity #smallbusinessowner #findyourplace #overthemoonstudio
dreaming of spring, rose quartz in rose gold with a sprinkling of mermaid hued montana sapphires. over a year in the making, this one was worth the wait. more pics to come, just had to share! lil video in my story if you want to see more.💕 🌸🦚🐬🦄💎💗 #dreamring #rosequartz #rosegold #mermaid #pinkonpink #rosecut #botanicalbridal #alternativebridal #uniqueengagementring #unicornring #fantasyring #bespokejewelry #handcraftedjewelry #ethicalfinejewelry #byhandwithlove #madeiniowa #iowacityjeweler #dreamscometrue #customjewelry