One of my favorite parts of jewelry designing is searching for beautiful beads, gemstones, focals, components and findings for my creations. I spend much of my free time, both online and in shops, trying to find special, quality pieces that I love.
I buy all my components from small shops and artisans, mostly on Etsy & Instagram and I try to drop into local bead shops whenever I travel. With the exception of some glass beads from Malta and Ghana, everything is purchased from suppliers in the USA.
While I use a wide variety of gemstones & materials, my favorites are:
- Agate
- Amazonite
- Aquamarine
- Amethyst
- Fresh Water Pearl
- Mother of Pearl
- Keishi Pearls
- Puca Shells
- Citrine
- Bronzite
- Czech Beads
- Turquoise
- Recycled Glass
- Free Trade Beads
- Millefiori Beads
- Vintage Beads
- Vintage Chain
- Soldered Gemstones
- Quartz
- Jasper
- Hill Tribe Sterling SIlver
- Gold Filled Beads
- Tibetan Metal Beads
- 2mm Leather
- 1mm Elastic
- 49 Strand Wire
- Vintage Chain
- Vintage Findings & Beads
I carefully select every piece that goes into my jewelry and only use high quality materials that will stand the test of time.
