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I was fooled by the name of �Detroit Agate� and realized when this intriguing stone arrived in the mail that it was not a stone at all! By further investigations I found out that this was a beautifully �recycled� product made from old time accumulation of enameled paint in the Ford factory over years and years that was hardened enough by multiple baking to be cut into cabochons. I decided to make the best of it by making this Ford 1959 motif with my new �stone� called Fordite or Detroit Agate! The head lights are single cut diamonds set in 14K Rose Gold settings and the grille is a Sterling Silver mesh. The bail is also free formed in 14K Rose gold.

Creating a piece of jewelry often starts from an inspiring colored stone. I chose my materials carefully and appreciate quality in everything. Color has always been a well of joy and energy for me and I have found that painting with pastel is a more direct approach that is fulfilling my desire to create and work with color. I very much paint with my fingers as I like to blend my pastels. I find inspiration through reflecting on my inner thoughts and my dreams that have always been vivid and present. I like recalling those images in my journey to become more intuitive and aware of my creative world. I continue being very active in creating jewelry, specializing in custom wedding rings and very intricate and personalized pieces that...