One of a Kind Designs
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...]
MK Designs and The Golden Image Jewelry Store are thrilled to present our new Administrative Assistant. She has a very strong work ethic and her sense of fashion and style is amazing. She is diligent about remaining by my side for hours as I write and design the Blogs, Newsletters, Ad copy, Home Page, Photo Shoots, Jewelry descriptions etc. She … [Read more...]
Summer is in full swing and the SAVINGS are SIZZLING! Two items are offered for sale each week for one week only at a BLAZING 15%. Want more savings? Then jump in and play. Follow the clue written in the Shop Save and Play Blog each week. It’s that easy. Zultanite is one of the rare gemstones we are featuring in the September newsletter. I … [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...]
Inspiration for our unique one of a kind jewelry comes from many different places. The gemstones always dictate their design but how we choose which gemstones to work with is often pretty random. Right now, the weather is hot hot hot and it makes me think of strong powerful colors. Red, for example, sizzles and smolders. True red gemstones, not … [Read more...]
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...]
Some may call us “gemstone snobs” as we are rigidly selective about the categories of gems that we choose. A Colored Gemstone that stars in an MK Design must be unique and rare. There are about thirty-five types of colored stones that we will consider. Spinel is a perfect example. This stone has many synthetic imitations but the natural Spinel … [Read more...]
Sometimes we just want to be outrageous! Our 32 carat natural Topaz has been chatting with me for awhile about what she wanted to star in. The obvious choice for a stone this large is a pendant but she was insistent and, as always happens, the gemstone dictates the design. The result is an intoxicating ring that features this magnificent stone in … [Read more...]
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 rare … [Read more...]
