My first post; I suppose there should be some sort of mission statement quality to this. Unfortunately, to have a mission statement would require a clearly defined mission.

What I know is what this will not be. I do not intend to eschew any kind of political, or social opinions via this medium. This will not be a big open window into my life, full of revelations and emotion (though it is conceivable that minor details of travel and ideas would find their way thru). Those of you who know me will not find this terribly surprising, but might wonder if I really have the self-control to keep my opinions to myself… that is a valid and open question.

The vague outlines of what this will be is a result of consistently being asked the same question: How did you make that? Though jewelry and cut stones are everywhere, the vast majority of people do not have any idea how the things they wear come together. In the least technical way possible it will be the goal of this blog to show the process (my process) for conceptualizing, creating and assembling finished pieces.

In essence, I want people to see how this:

Becomes this:

Personally, I have come to appreciate the jewelry I see more and more now that I have a deeper understanding of the amount of work that goes into even the lowliest of rings. Hopefully, those who take the time to read my dry prose will have a greater enjoyment of the jewelry they already own; and perhaps a greater appreciation of what they are looking at the next time the urge to go shopping strikes.