My Family ...My Life....

I have been "creating" for many years. Dried floral arrangements of all kinds, and other craft items. The bazaars & craft shows were always so much fun. There is something about watching people appreciate what you have made with your own hands.

It was a sad time for me when I became too ill to continue.  Every time October hit.... my head just started spinning with all the things I would love to do!!!  I made things for family & friends, and at times, even made alittle extra money with special order items.

My friends & family were always saying I needed to go into business. Something small, that would allow me the rest I needed.  I played with the thought for years, but that was as far as I got.

I love to create.... whether it is gardening, landscaping, crafts, or just rearranging the funiture!  But one day, I rediscovered rocks! Yes, rocks!!!  As a young girl, my father & I had collected all kinds of pretty rocks!

The rocks I wanted now, were just alittle different than the ones I picked up as a child!!! LOL!!  These were pretty, sparkly rocks!!  I have always loved jewelry, but never considered loose gemstones. Now I had the bug...... I became a "gem geek"!!!!

I started studying, and the world of gemstones unfolded in front of me like a rare & beautiful butterfly opening its' wings......

Though I am not a gemologist, I am an avid reader, listener and researcher. I love every gemstone, even the "ugly" ones!!! And I still love jewelry, Can we ever have enough jewelry? 

My Office (Formerly the Living Room) !!!

One of the most wonderful, and I believe, overlooked, fact about loose gemstones, is the history, myth & lore!!! I also love the opportunity of unique & one of kind jewelry that you can create!

I want my business to have that same "corner booth" feel, that the craft shows & bazaars have. The challenge is to anticipate what my customers want, without having them standing in from of me!!!

Regardless of the challenges,  buying & selling loose gemstones can be both, fun & exciting. However, it has it's dissppointments too. I have had the misfortune of buying a gemstone, only to find that it is not the gemstone advertised.

My experience as a buyer only fuels my desire to make customer service a priority!

I test EVERY gemstone I list, yes it is time consuming, but my reputation depends on you getting the gemstone you paid for. I want you to be thrilled when you open the package, and I am willing to take the time to make sure that happens.

I have purchased books, computer programs, and special equipment, in an attempt to give my customers the best photos, & descriptions possible with my limited ability. But the best tool I have is my eyes.... I can actually see & touch the gemstone.

Answering your question, to the best of my ability, in a timely manner, is the best customer service tool I have at my disposal.

 I not only test every gemstone, I also spend a great deal of time taking picture & researching.  If I don't know the answer, I will do my best to find it, and I have no shame in saying "I don't know", and always try to finish that sentence with "but I will try my best to find out" !!!

I welcome & encourage you to ask questions. I sincerely believe what my father used to say. "The only dumb questions, are the ones not asked".  I am committed to giving you the information you need to feel confident about bidding on any item I have to offer.

The most important thing about buying a gemstone is, that YOU must love it....it doesn't matter what I think of the gem.  If you don't love it....  you should NEVER have to keep it!

It sounds silly, but I believe that every gemstone has a "home". So if it comes back to me, it will eventually find it's true home.

Last but not least.... i enjoy hearing about the plans you have for your "pretties", and welcome pictures of the finished product too!

I have plans to branch out into other areas that I am passionate about in the future, so come back often!

Love what you buy, and HAVE FUN!!!