MK Designs have elected to join organizations

As a Registered Gemologist and a jewelry design company, we at MK Designs have elected to join organizations that we feel are vital to our industry. These include the International School of Gemology, The Jewelers Ethics Association, and The American Gem Trade Association. The Jewelers Ethics Association has the promotion of ethical business … [Read more...]

Speaking of summer…

Speaking of summer, I have noticed that at MK Designs, our personal jewelry choices do tend to be seasonal. Here in beautiful Sarasota Florida, the temperature is hot and the fabulous Gulf of Mexico waters shimmer and sparkle. As we move toward shorts, light tops, flirty skirts, sundresses and sandals our jewelry gets more colorful and less … [Read more...]

The perfect way to put the fun in your style!

One of the most entertaining things about our Jewelry Design business is changing The Golden Image Jewelry Store front window every month. We have stockpiled stacks of material, vases, silk flowers and various props to carry out our theme for the month. Then we choose the beautiful MK Design and Estate pieces to display…..which means that our … [Read more...]

The tiny white poodle.

As I was sitting at my desk working on my jewelry blogs, I glanced out and saw my dogs ferociously barking at the Bay. Not unusual behavior, but it is often interesting to see what they have discovered. This time, heart wrenching was a more apt description. Staggering along the edge of the water was a tiny white poodle. I picked her up and brought … [Read more...]

Still on my theme of roses…

Still on my theme of roses, I had been toying with a matched pair of Oregon Sunstone for earrings. Their lavender rose color intrigued me but I spent several days trying to design. In an Aha! moment, I spotted three Dementoids. The very unique green of these unusual Garnets were absolutely perfect! Demantoid is probably the most brilliant of all of … [Read more...]