Designsbydijewelry

Coordinates. Each of a group of numbers used to indicate the position of a point of place. Thirty of her family, sons and daughters, in laws, grandchildren and nephews and nieces all gathered this summer in Alaska to honor her final request and to spread her ashes here, her final resting place. She is laid to rest near a little island on the Chilkat River where a huge eagle's nest perched on top of an enormous tree will watch over and protect her. These numbers will serve to remind her good and serving daughter, one who cared for and fought for her mother's care every, single day as Alzheimer's battled to strip her memory and she will know her mother is safe and sound.

Perspective. No matter which way we look at it, our reactions and responses can differ. The beauty lies in the piece itself. All sterling, 1/4 carat Swarovski CZ. Perspective. My word choice for 2018.

We've come full circle...if you are an original Designsbydi follower, you'll know what I mean. This solid 14k gold wax seal initial is an original design but it boasts a daring change in metal choice. Solid 14k or 18k!! From the time I learned how to metalsmith, wax seals were my introduction to the jewelry world! I had dabbled in Swarovski crystal and semi-precious stone beadwork, but once I began to understand metal work, this business took off. As I collected vintage (as well as new) and designed my own wax seals, choices were endless for those of you who love an eclectic look and mixture of pieces. Charm necklaces returned with a vengeance! And everyone became familiar with that specific Di style.. bails, spacers and interspersed sizing and textures as well as metals became my distinct stamp. There are so many jewelers whose work is stunning, but I must call out and thank her for her years of friendship, guidance and help. It is not unusual in the art world to find artists with similar ways of expressing their art. Check out sites like Etsy and you'll see what I mean! It is also not surprising to find artists who, unable to find their own path, end up copying others' works, limiting their own unique artistic expression.. But it is highly unusual to find artists who, unthreatened by thoughts of competition, are willing to share and collaborate ideas and methods. This is the case with Denise, owner of . We have collaborated and shared finds, methods, ideas and have encouraged one another as our paths have taken their own artistic directions. Please check out her work-- she is precise, talented and honest! If you are looking for handwriting or stamped metalwork and want more affordable options, please check her out! As for me, my journey is embarking on an exciting adventure, an opportunity to learn more about solid 14k and 18k gold and to provide you with more eclectic, sentimental and life-enduring pieces of art. Come with me! Bring me your ideas and watch as they materialize!