My Life In Jewels

Family Rag Rugs

I was lucky to able to make a trip to Europe in April and I saw Paris for the first time. If I ever need to run away it will be to Paris. If I ever need to loose myself for a week it will be in Paris. If I ever need to have my … Continue reading →

Rings On My Fingers

One of my most favourite games as a kid was called “Rings On Your Fingers”. It was basically a memory game using plastic rings, that had stickers of gemstones on them. When you made a match you got to put the rings on your fingers. Although I don’t own the game any more, I do … Continue reading →

Follow Up on the Pearl Brooch

My Mom read the last post I did on her silver and pearl brooch and she sent me a message with a picture of another brooch. It turns out that the one I found in that little leather case is not the one I remember looking at when I was a kid. She bought that … Continue reading →

Sterling Silver Pearl Brooch

I was back visiting my family recently and I had another look in my Mother’s jewellery box to see which other pieces I remember looking at when I was little. I opened up one of the small drawers in her jewellery cabinet and found this beaten up little black leather case that I was instantly … Continue reading →

Tell Me Your Story – Amy Ambroult Elemental Design

This beautiful jewellery story is shared by my friend and fellow jeweller, Amy Ambroult. Amy makes unique jewellery pieces that feel like they have a past and immediately make you want to wear them on your body in the present. The street dogs woke me up shortly before my alarm. It was long before the … Continue reading →

100 Year Old Handmade Nail Pendant

Sometimes I get to be part of some amazing custom jewelry stories. Chrissy came to me a couple of weeks ago with a 100 year old nail that she wanted to be able to wear as a pendant. The nail came from her families house which her Grandfather built on Prince Edward Island 120 years ago. Her … Continue reading →

My Favourite Vintage Kinetic Necklace

I remember getting this necklace at a church bazaar in Cranbrook when I was about 8 years old. I loved it instantly. It reminded me of a card game we had where your goal was to get the right cards to build your creatures body. There is four sides to this necklace, a mermaid, a body … Continue reading →

Rose Petal Necklace

When I was about 8 years old, I saved up little rose coupons that came on the outside of the boxes of Rose Petal Dolls until I had enough coupons to send away for this necklace. It is still in pristine condition and hangs on my wall of jewellery I’ve created in my home.

Enameled Bluebird Necklace

Another childhood favourite of mine was this lovely little bluebird necklace. A gift from my Nana and Grandpa. My sister Kim was given one too. Her’s was exactly the same except it was white gold, which as kids we of course just called silver. As you can see from the picture mine was well-loved. The … Continue reading →

Vintage Gold and Black Coral Ring

As a little girl this ring was my absolute favourite. It’s my Mothers. It was kept in her jewellery box that sat on top of her dresser. I would ask to try it on constantly. Even as an adult when I think of my mom’s jewellery this ring stands out in my mind. There were … Continue reading →