What’s your favorite stone? Personally, I find that an impossible question to answer. When I am working with a tanzanite, I am mesmerized with the colors. This is a gemstone that can display two separate colors at the same time. Then, I find a rubellite tourmaline and the rich raspberry color captivates me completely. This is one of the … [Read more...]
Precious vs. Semi Precious
January 24, 2011 By MK-admin
I am often asked if I use precious or semi precious stones. Traditionally, diamond, ruby, sapphire and emerald were referred to as “precious” stones. Colored gemstones have evolved to include a much broader spectrum of choices. The categories of “precious stones” and “semi precious” stones don’t really apply anymore. An alexandrite, … [Read more...]
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Diamonds in the Rough Luncheon
January 18, 2011 By MK-admin
In our last blog we spoke about our party benefiting Sunshine from Darkness March 2. This event is the kick off for the Diamonds in the Rough luncheon, an annual affair presented by Sunshine from Darkness. 11 a.m. shopping and champagne at Michael’s on East will feature fine jewelry by MK Designs and The Golden Image. A presentation by … [Read more...]
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Sunshine from the Darkness
January 12, 2011 By MK-admin
MK Designs and The Golden Image are pleased to be partnered with Sunshine from Darkness, a charity whose mission is to raise funding for mental illness research and remove the stigma of mental illness. We attended the Seminar Saturday morning and were very impressed. The M.D., M.D./PhD speakers were informative and engaging. It is encouraging to … [Read more...]
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