SERENDIPITY AT THE DUNDAS STUDIO TOUR: MEETING ANITA

SERENDIPITY AT THE DUNDAS STUDIO TOUR: MEETING ANITA

There are moments in this business that stay with you — moments that remind you how much of what we do extends beyond the workbench. This story began at the Dundas Studio Tour and unfolded...
Beyond Birthdays: Choosing Stones by Season, Not Just Zodiac

Beyond Birthdays: Choosing Stones by Season, Not Just Zodiac

Why December’s gems speak to more than just those born under Sagittarius or Capricorn Birthstones are often marketed like zodiac stamps—preassigned, impersonal, and fixed. If you're born in July, it's ruby. October? Opal. December? Turquoise...
From the Sky to the Bench

From the Sky to the Bench

Before I ever carved a ring or cast silver into molten form, I flew helicopters across Canada—supporting wildfire crews, remote hunting camps, and northern communities. The work demanded precision, instinct, and absolute presence—skills I carry...
Elysia: A Ring for Eternal Transformation

Elysia: A Ring for Eternal Transformation

Elysia: A Ring for Eternal Transformation “Elysia: inspired by the Elysian Fields, a place of eternal transformation and serenity in Greek mythology.” There are creations that are not just designed but discovered. The Elysia Ring...
The Real October Birthstone — Opal, Tourmaline, and Their Stories Through Time

The Real October Birthstone — Opal, Tourmaline, and Their Stories Through Time

October’s Prism of PossibilitiesOctober is a month of balance — light tipping toward shadow, warmth giving way to a cooler breath in the air. Nature’s palette is richer, deeper, more complex. It’s fitting, then, that...
The Real Birthstone for September — and the Myths That Still Inspire Us

The Real Birthstone for September — and the Myths That Still Inspire Us

A Month Crowned in Blue – September’s Birthstones September shines in shades of blue, led by its official gem, the Sapphire. Celebrated for wisdom, protection, and divine favour, Sapphire has adorned kings, prophets, and storytellers...
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The Rare Story Behind August’s Three Birthstones

The Rare Story Behind August’s Three Birthstones Introduction August is one of the rare months graced with not just one, but three official birthstones — each carrying its own story, symbolism, and beauty. For centuries,...
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The Birthstone of March: Myths, Meanings, and the Beauty of Aquamarine

The Birthstone of March: Myths, Meanings, and the Beauty of Aquamarine March is a month of renewal, where winter’s last whispers give way to the gentle embrace of spring. Those born in this transformative month...
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Harnessing the Healing Power of Gemstones: Enhancing Well-being with Design by Athena

Title: Harnessing the Healing Power of Gemstones: Enhancing Well-being with Design by Athena In our fast-paced world, finding moments of serenity and balance is essential. That's where the enchanting allure of gemstones comes into play....