Crucible and Flux

03/13/2026

Ella Star is in the house at the Roxy Ann Gem and Mineral Society - RAGMS gem show at the Expo in Central Point!

01/01/2026

11/22/2025

💎❄️'Tis the Season! New bling in the case from the Ella Star collection at Crater Rock Museum❄️ 💎

11/05/2025

Blingety bling! Here's a sneak peek of what's on deck for this weekend's show at Driftwood shores.

No such thing as too much purple, so a phosphosiderite gets to hang out with this yummy rhodolite garnet. And then there's one of my faves, ultra blingy sphene/titanite (very high dispersion), grooving with an Indonesian river jasper.

Also, proof to dispel the myth that being a jeweler is glamorous, and affirming that shop dog hates rainy weather. She doesn't get why mama doesn't let her outside when it's pouring buckets.

08/27/2025

So what does National Dog Day have to do with jewelry? Everything 😅😊! This is my sweetpea Evie who hangs with me in the studio, even in the wee hours. Life is 100% better with dogs 🐕 😀.

08/01/2025

Jeweler musings. Ring repair. I completed this in February of this year. The client did a 'DIY' job removing the original stone from this 14k ring. Note the really deep gouges and scratches caused by the tool he used (flathead screwdriver maybe??) I had to do a lot of filing/re-sculpting to get out the deepest scratches and maintain the rounded profile of the ring. He wanted a bluish-green turquoise to replace it, so I cut one to fit the opening. Happy customer

I focus on my 'art jewlery' and don't often do repairs, but I am a trained bench jeweler. Just try to do my best to satisfy the client. 😊

04/24/2025

This Sunday at the Women's Wellness Expo at Driftwood Shores 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM!

03/15/2025

Mother's Day and Graduation are closer than you think! I'm introducing my new line of jewelry, Ella Star. Come on down to the Expo for the gemshow this weekend and get some Artisan made bling!

03/14/2025

It's happening! Come on down to Jackson County Expo and get some bling and rocks!! His is a very family friendly show with lots of activities for the kiddos including a working sluice and a bouncy house (not kidding 😁😆)

03/12/2025

See you really soon Southern Oregon! I'm so excited to be doing this awesome show and I'm bringing a few new pieces from my new venture Ella Star Jewelry!
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02/14/2025

Need bling for your Valentine? I got you! Gorgeous pieces available the Crater Rock Museum giftshop in my case! Plenty of time to pick up the perfect bauble for your babe!

12/25/2024

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Joyful, Healthy and Prosperous 2025!!