One of a Kind Designs
While the Gemstone is always the reason for my design, there is no question that nature and beautiful things set ideas into motion. We are fortunate to live in an area of beautiful beaches and we take advantage of a beach day frequently. Naturally, the astonishing colors of our Gulf of Mexico waters always make us think of Gemstones. In … [Read more...]
What is the best thing about summer? Well, besides the warm weather, the beautiful long days and the slower pace… Fashion and jewelry go hand in hand so as our wardrobe switches to lighter more carefree choices, so does our jewelry. A sexy pair of Glitter n Gold Earrings from our collection and a simple but distinctive MK … [Read more...]
While South Sea Pearls are elegant, Tahitian Pearls vibrant and Akoya Pearls gracious, there is a very rare Pearl available that is unusual and zany. Pearl farming has been at Lake Kasumigaura since 1962. The white, apricot, pink and deep purple colors are all natural and caused by the specific nutrients of the lake. Many of these Pearls are off … [Read more...]
Tahitian Pearls are known for iridescent and vibrant colors. Though they are often called “black” Pearls their colors are actually Peacock, Eggplant, Green, Olive Green, Blue and Magenta. And, though they are called Tahitian, they are not actually cultivated in Tahiti but throughout the waters of French Polynesia. Unlike the feminine elegance … [Read more...]
A gem that appears to glow from within boasts a vast array of colors and is completely natural without treatment seems impossible. And yet, that is exactly what the Oregon Sunstone is. Vibrant shades of pinks, peaches, oranges, yellows, reds, greens, and blue greens delight and amaze us with their uniqueness. Occasionally, we are treated to a … [Read more...]
Connie, Pauline and I are in full throttle as we dream up new ways to display our treasures and get the store ready for our hectic Sarasota Season! If you live in our area, don’t forget about the first Friday walks. This is a wonderful way to celebrate the end of your week and enjoy what our downtown Sarasota area has to offer. Wine, dine and … [Read more...]
After those lazy summer days, we are suddenly in a frenzy of activity. With fall around the corner and our season about to begin, we are filled with excitement. We have brand new stunning MK Designs Collection pieces featuring truly amazing Colored Gemstones, Diamonds and Pearls. Though the price of gold has reached staggering heights, we remain … [Read more...]
These Gemstone Phenomena terms are just plain fun to pronounce! Chatoyancy and Adularescence. Almost everyone has seen a “cat’s eye” gemstone at one time or another but Chatoyancy can actually be seen in some of the more elite gemstones. MK Designs favors, no surprise here, the Alexandrite. This “gemstone event” is caused by tiny … [Read more...]
Pleochroism is another fascinating phenomena seen in Colored Gemstones. Scientifically, it is the optical phenomena in which a stone shows different colors when viewed down different crystal axes. Imaginatively, it probably involves wizardry. Tanzanite offers the most extreme color separation of any of the gemstones, which makes it a lot of fun … [Read more...]
Who would ever think that there are so many amazing mysteries associated with Colored Gemstones? Called Gemstone Phenomena, some of these events are spectacular and all are notable. My personal favorite category is color change. The very idea that a stone can be red in one light and green in another takes my breath away. Which brings up the … [Read more...]
